- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk River, MN
Elk River Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Elk River Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271137000518
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk River Senior High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk River Senior High has class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk River Senior High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Elk River Senior High held near 1,602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 62.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 271137000518 · Elk River, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,562 enr · 30.6:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Senior High (1,888 students)
Elk River Senior High held near 1,602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 62.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Elk River Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers Senior
Rogers Senior High
1,888 students
- This school
Elk River Senior High
1,562 students
- Rogers Middle
Rogers Middle School
1,077 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle School
953 students
- Prairie View E 755
Prairie View Elementary School
755 students
- Zimmerman High 704
Zimmerman High School
704 students
What this shows Elk River Senior High reports 1,562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk River Senior High compares
Elk River Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.6:1 | ▲ 94% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,562 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,562
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 94% above state mean
Top 95% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Elk River Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Elk River Public School District reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk River Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zimmerman High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk River Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 53.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 45.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk River Senior High
How many students attend Elk River Senior High?
Elk River Senior High has 1,562 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,637 (2022-23) → 1,602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk River Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk River Senior High is 30.6:1, which is 94% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk River Senior High?
16.2% of students at Elk River Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk River Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Elk River Senior High is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk River Senior High?
Elk River Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elk River Senior High rank among high schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk River Senior High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Elk River, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elk River on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk River Public School District?
Besides Elk River Senior High, Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students), Rogers Middle School (1,077 students), and Prairie View Middle School (953 students). See the Elk River Public School District district page for the complete list.