Minneapolis public schools school transformation plan
Keep Loring Elementary Open:
Help Protect Our Neighborhood School
Minneapolis School Transformation Proposal
Minneapolis Public Schools just released their transformation proposal. They have presented three pathways for Camden Highschool, with all three options including closing Loring Elementary as soon as next year.
Loring Can’t Close - Here are what the numbers say.
Highest
Building capacity utilization in the Camden area at 85% percent.
Highest
Loring is an academic anchor in our community—boasting the highest MCA state test proficiency rates among non-magnet North Minneapolis neighborhood elementary schools
Lowest
Chronic absenteeism rate among all Zone 1 elementary schools
Lowest
Cost per student to operate in the Camden area due to high building utilization and strong enrollment.
Loring is the Hub of our Neighborhood.
Loring is where our community gathers for school, for events, and for each other. Closing doesn’t just move students, it hollows out our neighborhood.
An Anchor in Uncertain Times
Loring has long been an anchor and a safe haven for our community - a place of stability during challenging socio-political times. Our kids and our families deserve a chance to have their voice heard. For many, Loring has been exactly that sanctuary, year after year.
34%
Of families surveyed by Minneapolis Families for Public Schools said they’d leave the district if their school is closed or merged.
Source: Minneapolis Families for Public Schools (MFPS) Caregiver & Community Survey (~1,000 MPS family respondents)Why we LOVE Loring
Loring is a thriving, highly enrolled school, and an essential part of our community.
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Loring is a highly utilized school, labeled efficient by MPS.
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Families choose Loring because they value the education, relationships, trust, and sense of belonging the school and its staff provide.
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Loring has an exceptional outdoor learning space and community garden that supports hands-on learning, wellness, and community connection.
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Loring’s IB candidate status creates the potential for an aligned educational pathway into Camden High School, another IB school.
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Loring has strong community partnerships, such as North Market and Dancing Bear, that provide students with unique opportunities.
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Take Action This Week
Now Until October 16th
Take the MPS Survey - share your thoughts on Loring closing.
September 17th, 2026, 6-8pm
“Live on the Drive”
Location: Victory Park
What: Loring Elementary PTA will be sharing information about the plan and what we can do.
September 24th, 2026, 6:00pm
What: Loring PTA Meeting (open to families and community members)
Where: Loring Elementary
Come to the Loring PTA meeting on September 24th at 6 PM for more organizing and planning!
September 20th, 2026, 4-5:30pm
MN Families for Public Schools Live Zoom Call
Where: https://www.mobilize.us/takeactionminnesota/event/1036322/
What: An opportunity to learn more and voice your concerns in the Minneapolis Families for Public Schools group.
September 30th, 2026
Where: Camden Highschool
Attend the MPS sponsored feedback meeting at Camden on September 30th from 6-7:30 (more info at the bottom of this page) https://www.mpschools.org/about-mps/school-transformation
September 21st, 2026, 7:00pm
Where: Loring Elementary playground
Meet at the Loring playground to make “We Love Loring” signs. Make your own signs to hang throughout our neighborhood.
Take Direct Action Today: Email Our Representatives
Share what it would mean to your child and family if Loring closed and ask for a delay.
Sharon El-Amin- District 2 Member Sharon.El-Amin@mpls.k12.mn.us
Collin Beachy- Member at Large Collin.Beachy@mpls.k12.mn.us
Joyner Emerick- Member at Large Joyner.Emerick@mpls.k12.mn.us
Kim Ellison- Member at Large Kim.Ellison@mpls.k12.mn.us
Ty Thompson- Deputy Superintendent ty.thompson@mpls.k12.mn.us
Lisa Sayles-Adams- Superintendent mpssup@mpls.k12.mn.us
