Zimmerman Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Attendance Zone: Zimmerman Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Zimmerman, MN, covering approximately 40.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zimmerman Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Zimmerman Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Zimmerman Elementary School often compared to?
Zimmerman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Elementary School, Becker Intermediate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Zimmerman Elementary School?
522 students attend Zimmerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Zimmerman Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zimmerman Elementary School?
Zimmerman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zimmerman Elementary School offer ?
Zimmerman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zimmerman Elementary School part of?
Zimmerman Elementary School is part of Elk River Public School District.
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