How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Salk Middle School | Vandenberge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elk River, MN | Elk River, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 638 | 557 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.5:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Salk Middle School | Vandenberge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,958 | $12,958 |
| District | Elk River Area ISD 728 | Elk River Area ISD 728 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Salk Middle School | Vandenberge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.1% | 77.7% |
| African American | 17.7% | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Salk Middle School | Vandenberge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 445:1 | 520:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.8% | 16.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.