Top Rankings
Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 14,352 students in Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
31 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
14,352 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
702 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 525 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
79%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,930 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,982 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$214 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$229 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,930
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,982
$18,580
Best Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10051 191st Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-7242
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-7242
Gr: K-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Meadowvale Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12701 Elk Lake Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3470
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3470
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12521 Main Street
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 241-3462
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 241-3462
Gr: K-4 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Hassan Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14055 Orchid Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 274-7230
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 274-7230
Gr: K-4 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Gr: K-4 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Rogers Senior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21000 141st Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 274-3140
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 274-3140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Otsego Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8125 Ne River Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3494
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3494
Gr: K-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20855 141st Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 241-3550
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 241-3550
Gr: 5-8 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13651 4th Ave S
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 274-3180
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 274-3180
Gr: 3-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Maciver Ave Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Elk River Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 1,602 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Zimmerman Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
998 Jackson Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3480
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3480
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Online728 High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Online728 Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1232 School St. Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #2020.
Zimmerman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2121.
Online728 Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: K-5 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Vandenberge Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
948 Proctor Ave
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
Ivan Sand Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Elk River District Shared Time Prog
Alternative School
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: K-5 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Program
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Handke Center- Ec Special Education
Special Education School
1170 Main St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: PK | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School Summer
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School- I.s.
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
25959 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3475
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3475
Gr: K-2 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 31 public schools serving 14,352 students.
What is the rank of Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #48 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
79% of Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Elk River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,982 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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