How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elk River Public School District | Rochester Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elk River, Minnesota | Rochester, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 14,152 | 17,492 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 44 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elk River Public School District | Rochester Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,958 | $14,804 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| State Revenue | 61.0% | 63.1% |
| Local Revenue | 31.4% | 26.9% |
Elk River Public School District
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Rochester Public School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elk River Public School District | Rochester Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.6% | 49.4% |
| African American | 7.0% | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.7% | 34.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elk River Public School District | Rochester Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 38 | 42 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 842.1:1 | 518.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.1% | 30.0% |
School Types
Elk River Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Rochester Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.