Elk River Public School District
School District · Elk River, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
28
12 elem, 7 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,958
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
28
12 elem, 7 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,958
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#262 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,958
$1,650 vs Minnesota median
District size
14,352 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
About Elk River Public School District
Elk River Public School District is a Elk River, Minnesota school district serving 28 schools. The district educates 14,352 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1. The district invests $12,958 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Elk River Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie View Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Elk River Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.6% and ELA proficiency of 58.7%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Elk River Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elk River Public School District with test data.
Schools in Elk River Public School District
28 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 7
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Elk River
- Total Enrollment
- 14,352
- Teachers (FTE)
- 721
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elk River Public School District?
Elk River Public School District has 28 schools in total — 12 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elk River Public School District?
The average composite rating for Elk River Public School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elk River Public School District?
Elk River Public School District spends $12,958 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elk River Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elk River Public School District is 19.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elk River Public School District?
Prairie View Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Elk River Public School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Elk River Public School District?
Across schools in Elk River Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elk River Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Elk River Public School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 28 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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