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Lucy Craft Laney Elementary School

About Our School
Lucy Craft Laney 
 
Lucy Craft Laney Community School understands that relationships are the foundation for student success.  
 
Lucy Craft Laney Community School in North Minneapolis holds itself and its students to the highest standards. Lucy Laney establishes a collaborative learning environment through family and community partnerships while building respect and trust through a focus on culturally relevant teaching. With unwavering compassion, staff at Lucy Laney believe in children’s limitless potential and lifelong success. The school enjoys deep connections and relationships with its neighborhood and community, with many partners helping teach life lessons.
Grades
Pre-K-5
Hours
8:05 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Principal
Lisa Pawelak
Phone
612-668-2200
Pathway
Olson Middle School
Camden High School
Why Families Choose Us
WE OFFER: 
  • Full-day pre-K
  • Inclusion model for special education
  • English learner programming
  • After-school activities including YMCA Beacons
  • Community partnerships
  • Quarterly family events

SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING:

  • ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
  • EBD (Emotional/Behavioral Disorders)
  • ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education)
Student Snapshot
  • 3% Native American
  • 7% White American
  • 83% African American
  • 3% Asian American
  • 4% Hispanic American
School Contact Information
3333 Penn Ave. N. 55412
612-668-2200
lucylaney.mpschools.org
lisa.pawelak@mpls.k12.mn.us