Thomas Lake Elementary School

4350 Thomas Lake Road
Eagan, MN  55122  [map]
651-683-6890
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Principal:  Mary Jelinek

Staff Directory

• Grades Served: K-5
• Enrollment (as of 10-1-07):  450
• Year Opened: 1979 (expanded and upgraded in 2006)
• School Day: 9:25 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

Feeder Schools
Students who attend Thomas Lake Elementary School go on to attend:

• Black Hawk Middle School, or
• Falcon Ridge Middle School

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School Demographics

• Students of color – 23.7% of total enrollment
• English Language Learners – 6.9%
• Free or reduced-price meals eligible – 11.8%

District Demographics

• Students of color –  21.61% of total enrollment
• Free or reduced-price meals eligible – 16.3%
• English Language Learners – 6.2%

About Our School
Our mission at Thomas Lake Elementary is to foster a positive, stimulating environment where individuals are encouraged to reach their full potential. Student learning is at the heart of our school and we are a 2004 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Thomas Lake offers a wide variety of extended-day programs in both academic and special-interest areas. The pond and nature trails near the school are used for science experiments, a setting for reading and writing, and a place to snowshoe or sled in the winter. Parent involvement is an integral part of our school. Our staff is experienced, highly trained and dedicated to making Thomas Lake a welcoming and respectful place for everyone involved in our school community.

Special Features

• News team
• Kindness ambassadors
• Peer mediators
• School store
• Artist-in-residence
• Math Olympiad
• Annual school carnival
• Family fun events – Twins game and Wild game
• Wireless computer lab
• Optional weekend trip to Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center for grade 4

Extended-day before- and after-school programs offered in collaboration with Community Education include:

• Art
• Homework support in reading and math
• Music