Parker Elementary School

500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parker Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Parker Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Parker Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#62 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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70%
45%
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75%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
5%
12%
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White
86%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parker Elementary School's ranking?
Parker Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Parker Elementary School often compared to?
Parker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
500 students attend Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Parker Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parker Elementary School offer ?
Parker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parker Elementary School part of?
Parker Elementary School is part of Elk River School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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