Enrollment
23
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elk River, MN
Isd 728 Focus/Journey
Federal NCES profile for Isd 728 Focus/Journey, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271137004142
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isd 728 Focus/Journey earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 19
- public schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Isd 728 Focus/Journey has class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isd 728 Focus/Journey ranks #9 of 19 public schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137004142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Isd 728 Focus/Journey compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Isd 728 Focus/Journey
Isd 728 Focus/Journey is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Elk River, Minnesota, enrolling 23 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 23 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 90 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 10 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 23 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students) and Elk River Senior High (1,562 students) alongside Isd 728 Focus/Journey.
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 Isd 728 Focus/Journey compares
Isd 728 Focus/Journey on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 26% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.5 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 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 4.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Isd 728 Focus/Journey is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk River Public School District, which includes Isd 728 Focus/Journey.
$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 Isd 728 Focus/Journey Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk River Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isd 728 Focus/Journey'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
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~23 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Isd 728 Focus/Journey
How many students attend Isd 728 Focus/Journey?
Isd 728 Focus/Journey has 23 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Elk River, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isd 728 Focus/Journey?
The student-teacher ratio at Isd 728 Focus/Journey is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Isd 728 Focus/Journey?
60.0% of students at Isd 728 Focus/Journey are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isd 728 Focus/Journey?
The largest demographic group at Isd 728 Focus/Journey is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isd 728 Focus/Journey?
Isd 728 Focus/Journey has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Isd 728 Focus/Journey rank among public schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, Isd 728 Focus/Journey ranks #9 of 19 public 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 public schools in Elk River on the city page.
Is Isd 728 Focus/Journey a good school?
Isd 728 Focus/Journey earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools. 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 Isd 728 Focus/Journey, Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students), Elk River Senior High (1,562 students), and Rogers Middle School (1,077 students). See the Elk River Public School District district page for the complete list.
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