- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deer River, MN
King Elementary
Federal NCES profile for King Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271014000434
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Deer River · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
King Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Deer River, MN.
School address
District: Deer River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271014000434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
King Elementary shrank from 424 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 271014000434 · Deer River, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 8.9:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer River Secondary (425 students)
King Elementary shrank from 424 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
King Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer River Sec
Deer River Secondary
425 students
- This school
King Elementary
390 students
- Deer River Hig 13
Deer River High School Alp
13 students
- Deer River Sch 5
Deer River Schools Sped
5 students
What this shows King Elementary reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How King Elementary compares
King Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 15% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$19,593
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.2%
Two or More 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, King Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Deer River Public School District reports $19,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer River Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer River High School Alp | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Deer River Schools Sped | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about King Elementary
How many students attend King Elementary?
King Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deer River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at King Elementary is 8.9:1, which is 44% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% 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 King Elementary?
61.8% of students at King Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Elementary?
The largest demographic group at King Elementary is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Deer River, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Elementary?
King Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does King Elementary rank among public schools in Deer River?
By Resource Investment Index, King Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Deer River, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Deer River Public School District?
Besides King Elementary, Deer River Public School District also operates Deer River Secondary (425 students), Deer River High School Alp (13 students), and Deer River Schools Sped (5 students). See the Deer River Public School District district page for the complete list.