Very Good
#306 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 15% in state
King Elementary
Elementary School · Deer River Public School District · Deer River, MN
A Deer River Public School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 307, Deer River, MN 56636
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at King Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where King Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,329/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Deer River), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,858
Median home value
$195,200
Median rent
$690/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56636; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer River Schools SpedEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Deer River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
King Elementary is listed in DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King Elementary
King Elementary is a public elementary school in Deer River, MN, part of Deer River Public School District, serving approximately 396 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #306 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King Elementary
What grades does King Elementary serve?
King Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend King Elementary?
King Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at King Elementary is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King Elementary rank in MN?
King Elementary ranks #306 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is King Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
King Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at King Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is King Elementary a charter school?
No, King Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is King Elementary a Title I school?
No, King Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King Elementary?
71.2% of students at King Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Itasca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (218) 246-8860
- Area population (ZIP 56636)
- 4,679
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56636; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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