- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk River, MN
Ivan Sand Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Ivan Sand Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271137002238
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ivan Sand Community High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ivan Sand Community High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ivan Sand Community High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137002238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ivan Sand Community High School held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 271137002238 · Elk River, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 11:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Senior High (1,888 students)
Ivan Sand Community High School held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Ivan Sand Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers Senior
Rogers Senior High
1,888 students
- Elk River Seni
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
- This school 88
Ivan Sand Community High School
88 students
What this shows Ivan Sand Community High School reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ivan Sand Community High School compares
Ivan Sand Community High School 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 23% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 20.5%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Ivan Sand Community High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Ivan Sand Community High School 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 Ivan Sand Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~88 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ivan Sand Community High School
How many students attend Ivan Sand Community High School?
Ivan Sand Community High School has 88 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivan Sand Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivan Sand Community High School is 11:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% 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 Ivan Sand Community High School?
43.9% of students at Ivan Sand Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ivan Sand Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Ivan Sand Community High School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ivan Sand Community High School?
Ivan Sand Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ivan Sand Community High School rank among high schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, Ivan Sand Community High School ranks #3 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 Ivan Sand Community High School, 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.