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Elk River Public School District

Minnesota · Public School District
31
Schools
14,152
Students
$18,226
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
24.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
93.2%
Graduation Rate
+6.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Elk River Public School District is a public school district in Minnesota serving 14,152 students across 31 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 7 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,226 is above average for a US public school district. Only 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (31)
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ivan Sand Middle School ALC06–085
Online728 Middle School06–0831
Prairie View Middle School05–08815
ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08979
SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08657
VANDENBERGE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08512
ZIMMERMAN MIDDLE06–08531
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Handke Center- EC Special EducationPK–PK339
ISD 728 FOCUS/JOURNEY03–1220
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,226+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
31%
State
61.0%
Local (property tax)
31.4%
Federal
7.6%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
31
Schools
14,152
Students
25%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.2%
Opportunity Score—
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.2% graduation rate — 6.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,226 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 25% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 31 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elk River Public School District?
Elk River Public School District has 31 public schools, serving a total of 14,152 students.
What is the graduation rate for Elk River Public School District?
The graduation rate is 93.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Elk River Public School District spend per student?
Elk River Public School District spends $18,226 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Elk River Public School District?
25% of students in Elk River Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Elk River Public School District?
No, Elk River Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Elk River Public School District serve?
Elk River Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.