Neill Elementary School

What Neill Elementary School does

Neill Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school in Crystal, Minnesota, operating as one of 11 elementary schools within the Robbinsdale Area Schools (ISD 281) public school district. The school was established in 1940 and serves students within a defined attendance boundary, with no tuition charged to families; funding comes from state and local tax revenues, federal grants including Title I, and minor fee-based programs.

The core offering is a comprehensive K-5 academic program aligned with Minnesota Academic Standards, anchored on a Structured Literacy approach grounded in the Science of Reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension). Specialized service lines include English Language Learners programming (co-teaching, pull-out, newcomer support with an additional 30 minutes/day for grades 1-5), Special Education (IEPs, speech/OT/PT, DAPE, transition services through age 21), Title I reading and math intervention, Gifted and Talented programming (Aspire groups during WIN time), and fine arts (music, visual arts, media arts, drama, dance, with All-District Choir and Orchestra Hall performances). Add-on offerings include Adventure Club before/after-school and summer child care (tiered $47-$60/day), Chess Club, Math Masters, swim lessons via Community Education, and a PTA.

Technology is entirely third-party and non-proprietary: Schoology (LMS), Infinite Campus (parent portal and SIS), SeeSaw (teacher-family communication), Titan K12 and LINQ Connect (meal payment and menus), Peachjar (digital flyers), Finalsite (website), Google Forms, and Chromebooks as the student device standard. Distribution is solely through the district enrollment system and open-enrollment process, with no commercial GTM motion. The school participates in an unusually active family ecosystem — PTA, Padres Latinos En Acción, Parents of Pan-African Students, Voices of Somali Families, and AIPAC — that emphasizes culturally responsive curriculum and multi-generational family ties.

The district context is material to the investment view: Robbinsdale Area Schools has entered Statutory Operating Debt and is executing a Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 plan that includes potential school closures, program changes, a possible building bond referendum, and principal-level leadership consolidation (the same principal now oversees both Neill and Sonnesyn).

Name

Neill Elementary School

Legal name

Neill Elementary School

Website

https://ene.rdale.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Neill Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school in Crystal, MN, part of Robbinsdale Area Schools (ISD 281), serving attendance-area families with tuition-free education, structured literacy, EL/special education/Title I services, fine arts, and fee-based Adventure Club childcare.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• K-5 academic programs
• Special education services
• English language learners
• Structured literacy instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Hope

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public elementary school within Robbinsdale Area Schools ISD 281, Neill Elementary is funded through state and local tax revenues, federal education grants, and educational benefits programs. No direct tuition is charged to families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Neill Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school that delivers comprehensive elementary education aligned to Minnesota Academic Standards, including structured literacy, math, science, social-emotional learning, fine arts, English language learner support, special education, Title I academic intervention, and gifted programming. The school also offers ancillary fee-based services such as before/after-school child care (Adventure Club), swim lessons, and extracurricular activities including Chess Club, Math Masters, All-District Choir, and Orchestra/Band.

Product overview

Neill Elementary School is a K-5 elementary school within Robbinsdale Area Schools (ISD 281) offering a comprehensive educational program. The school provides core K-5 elementary instruction following Minnesota state academic standards, supplemented by specialized programs including Curriculum & Literacy (using Structured Literacy/Science of Reading approach), Title I academic support, English Language Learners services, Special Education, Gifted & Talented programming, and Fine Arts. Additional services include Adventure Club before/after school child care, extracurricular activities such as Math Masters competition, Chess Club, All-District Choir, Orchestra/Band, and swim lessons through Community Education. The school operates as part of the Robbinsdale Area Schools district with a pathway to Sandburg Middle School and subsequent district high schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-5 Elementary Education Core educational instruction for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, following Minnesota state academic standards. Delivered to children residing in the Neill Elementary attendance area.
• Curriculum & Literacy Program Structured Literacy approach rooted in Science of Reading research, focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension instruction for K-5 students.
• Title I Program Federally-funded program providing additional academic support in reading and math for students who qualify based on educational benefits eligibility.
• English Language Learners (EL) Services English language instruction and support for multilingual students, including newcomer programs and co-teaching models, with 30 additional minutes of support for grades 1-5.
• Special Education Services Specialized instruction and support for students with disabilities, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, DAPE, and transition services through the Robbinsdale Transition Center.
• Gifted & Talented Programming Talent development and enrichment opportunities including Aspire groups during WIN time for students reading at or above grade level.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including music, visual arts, media arts, drama, and dance. Students attend media, music, and art classes on a rotating schedule, with district performances at Orchestra Hall.
• Adventure Club (Child Care) Before and after school child care program operating from 6:30 AM until school start and from dismissal until 6 PM for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Includes summer and non-school day care.
• All-District Choir Audition-based choir program for 5th grade students featuring rehearsals and performances including at Orchestra Hall.
• Orchestra and Band Instrumental music programs available starting in 5th grade, with all-district orchestra concerts and school-level performances.
• Math Masters Teacher-led math competition activity for 5th grade students, culminating in a district-wide competition.
• Chess Club After-school chess club for students in grades K-5, meeting on Monday afternoons, with a small annual activity fee.
• Swim Lessons Aquatics program provided through Community Education, offering swimming instruction for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Robbinsdale Area Schools literacy goal: Increase percentage of students reading at or above grade level from 41.3% to 46.3% by end of 2025-26 school year, with at least 25% increase in students making aggressive growth
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ImpacksminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2026Impacks is a Minnesota-based business that partners with schools to simplify back-to-school shopping for families while generating funds for schools. Neill Elementary recently partnered with Impacks to offer families an optional back-to-school kit ordering service. The partnership helps families with school supply shopping while providing a fundraising opportunity for the school.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Meadow Lake Elementary: Sister K-5 elementary in the Robbinsdale Area Schools district with identical funding structure, state academic standards, and access to district-level fine arts and Title I programming.
• Zachary Lane Elementary: Fellow K-5 elementary within Robbinsdale Area Schools with the same funding model, Minnesota state standards alignment, and access to district-wide fine arts and Adventure Club offerings.
• Noble Elementary: Public K-5 elementary within ISD 281 operating under the same district governance, funding, and curriculum framework, competing for the same open-enrollment families in the broader Robbinsdale catchment.
• Northport Elementary: K-5 elementary in the same Robbinsdale Area Schools district, sharing the district's curriculum, EL services, and Vision 2030 restructuring exposure, making it a directly comparable peer.
• School of Engineering and Arts: K-5 elementary within Robbinsdale Area Schools with a STEM/engineering and arts focus; shares district funding, governance, and Vision 2030 restructuring exposure with Neill Elementary.
• Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School: K-5 elementary within ISD 281 offering a Spanish immersion pathway; same district governance and funding, and competes with Neill for open-enrollment families seeking language-focused programming.
• Lakeview Elementary: Another K-5 elementary within Robbinsdale Area Schools, directly comparable in grade range, funding source, district-wide curriculum, and participation in shared programs such as Adventure Club and fine arts.
• FAIR School Pilgrim Lane: K-5 elementary in the Robbinsdale Area Schools system; operates as a FAIR (Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource) school with the same funding structure and district curriculum framework.
• Forest Elementary: Fellow public K-5 elementary school within Robbinsdale Area Schools (ISD 281), serving the same Hennepin County catchment with the same district curriculum, funding model, and programs including Title I, EL, and special education.
• Sonnesyn Elementary: K-5 elementary in ISD 281 sharing the same principal (Mary Jane Adams per the dataset), district funding, and full portfolio of core and specialized programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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