Six elementary schools will have shifts in their attendance areas next school year. The changes are needed to relieve overcrowding, balance enrollments and prepare to for the district’s 20th elementary school open in Fall 2025.

The new elementary school attendance area
The new elementary school, located at the intersection of Akron Ave and Bonaire Path, will draw more than 600 students from the existing attendance areas of Red Pine Elementary and Rosemount Elementary Schools.

Rosemount Elementary area to the new school
The northeast portion of the existing Rosemount Elementary attendance area will be designated for the new school. Northern boundary: the existing Rosemount Elementary/Red Pine boundary (railroad). Western boundary: northeast of Connemara Trail to Akron Ave., then south on Akron to County Road 42 to Blaine Avenue E. (Note: Households on Blaine, South of County Road 42 stay at Rosemount Elementary.)  Approximately 400 students will coming from this area.

Red Pine Elementary area to the new school
The southeast portion of the existing Red Pine Elementary attendance area will be designated for the new school. The northern boundary: the municipal (city) boundary of Rosemount and Inver Grove Heights.  Western boundary: Autumn Path south to the intersection of Connemara Trail, turning south down Connemara Trail to the existing Red Pine boundary (railroad). Eastern boundary: The new school boundary extends to the eastern and southern boundaries of District 196.

Alleviating Overcrowding at East Lake Elementary
Due to rapid population growth in the southern area of the district, there is an imbalance of students across schools. The Board approved a plan to balance enrollments among the following schools: East Lake Elementary, Shannon Park Elementary, Highland Elementary, and Diamond Path Elementary, moving all schools towards our optimal enrollment of 600-800 students. The district has notified all families impacted by the attendance area adjustments. 

Current 3rd and 4th-grade students may complete their education at their current elementary school if desired, with transportation provided for two years. Transportation within adjusted areas will sunset at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.  Families may complete an intradistrict transfer application before December 15 if they wish to attend a school outside their attendance area.