Enrollment
1,562
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271137000518
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+94% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk River Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk River Senior High
Elk River Senior High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Elk River, Minnesota, enrolling 1,562 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 95% of Minnesota schools and 94% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,562 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #75, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (6%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students) and Rogers Middle School (1,077 students) alongside Elk River Senior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elk River Senior High compares
Elk River Senior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk River Public School District, which includes Elk River Senior High.
$12,659
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 61.0%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.6:1)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elk River Senior High a good school?
Elk River Senior High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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