Elk River School District

11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330-1250
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Elk River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 13,847 students in Elk River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Elk River School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
31 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
13,847 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
601 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Elk River School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#55 out of 516 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Elk River   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elk River   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elk River   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Elk River   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.57
# American Indian Students
47 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
327 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
576 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
638 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
11,464 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
784 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
256
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
1,043
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,022
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,041
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,047
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,081
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
977
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,033
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,015
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,092
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,051
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,027
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,027
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,135
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,565 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$214 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Elk River   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$229 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Elk River   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,474
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Elk River   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,565
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Elk River   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Elk River School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10051 191st Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-7242
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12521 Main Street
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 241-3462
Grades: K-5
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowvale Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12701 Elk Lake Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3470
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Grades: K-5
| 739 students
Rank: #66.
Rogers Senior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21000 141st Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 274-3140
Grades: 9-12
| 1,672 students
Rank: #77.
Hassan Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14055 Orchid Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 274-7230
Grades: K-5
| 751 students
Rank: #88.
Otsego Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8125 Ne River Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3494
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #99.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20855 141st Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 241-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #1010.
Elk River Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #1111.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #1212.
Zimmerman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: #1313.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13651 4th Ave S
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 274-3180
Grades: 3-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1414.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #1515.
Zimmerman Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #1616.
Ivan Sand Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3480
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1818.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1232 School St. Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: #1919.
Online728 High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2020.
Vandenberge Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
948 Proctor Ave
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #2121.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 2-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
C.o.m.p.a.s.s.
Special Education School
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elk River District Shared Time Prog
Alternative School
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: K-5
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Program
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Handke Center- Ec Special Education
Special Education School
1170 Main St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: PK
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School Summer
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School- Is
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: K-5
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
25959 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3475
Grades: K-2
| 539 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elk River School District?
Elk River School District manages 31 public schools serving 13,847 students.
What is the rank of Elk River School District?
Elk River School District is ranked #55 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elk River School District?
83% of Elk River School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk River School District?
Elk River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Elk River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,565 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 31 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,847 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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