King Elementary School

500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, King Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

King Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

King Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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)
#923 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45-49%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of King Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
31%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
1%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
51%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of King Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in King Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Elementary School's ranking?
King Elementary School is ranked #923 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend King Elementary School?
450 students attend King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of King Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does King Elementary School offer ?
King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is King Elementary School part of?
King Elementary School is part of Deer River Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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