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.

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Read the Proposal Here

Loring Can’t Close - Here are what the numbers say.

Highest

Building capacity utilization in the Camden area at 85% percent.

Source

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

Source: Minnesota Dept. of Education

Lowest

Chronic absenteeism rate among all Zone 1 elementary schools

Source: Minnesota Dept. of Education

Lowest

Cost per student to operate in the Camden area due to high building utilization and strong enrollment.

Source: MPS Annual Budget & Financial Reports

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.

1 Loring is a highly utilized school, labeled efficient by MPS.

2 Families choose Loring because they value the education, relationships, trust, and sense of belonging the school and its staff provide.

3 Loring has an exceptional outdoor learning space and teaching schoolyard garden that supports hands-on learning, wellness, and community connection.

4 Loring’s IB candidate status creates the potential for an aligned educational pathway into Camden High School, another IB school.

5 Loring has strong community partnerships, such as Kids Cook Classroom, Dancing Bear, and North Market that provide students with unique opportunities.

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Now

MFPS Governing Survey

https://takeactionminnesota.org/campaigns/mfps-agenda

What: Minneapolis Families for Public Schools is asking for us to fill out their governing agenda survey so they can gain insights into what families in Minneapolis want. The more information gathered, the stronger our collective voice will be.

Now Until October 16th

Take the MPS Survey - share your thoughts on Loring closing.

https://my.thoughtexchange.com/participate/226363058

Ways To Take Action - updated Oct. 1st, 2026

Now

Order a “SAVE LORING” Yard Sign to show your support for Loring Elementary.

Order here: https://forms.gle/dvLHbnoJZe239SE46

September 30th, 2026

Where: Camden Highschool

What: 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

October 5th, 2026

What: DELAY the VOTE Protest before the MPS Listening session at South High School. Let’s show up and REPRESENT for our North Minneapolis schools!

Where: South High School, 3131 19th Ave. S

Time: 5-6pm

Poster with More info: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aab48ed9612a4073289ebb0/e3b6c941-d414-4b2b-abf4-1aa141a35183/1000045900.JPG?format=1500w

October 7th, 2026

Where: North High School

Attend the MPS sponsored feedback meeting at North High October 7th from 6-7:30 (more info at the bottom of this page) https://www.mpschools.org/about-mps/school-transformation

October 8th, 2026 5pm

What: Loring Schoolyard Garden School and Community Picnic

Where: Loring Elementary, Schoolyard Learning Garden

What: An opportunity for students and their families to meet their neighbors and community members.