Enrollment
390
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at King Elementary
King Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Deer River, Minnesota, enrolling 390 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.9:1, King Elementary is leaner than roughly 85% of Minnesota schools and 44% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 179 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (26%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Deer River Public School District spends $19,486 per pupil, 28% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Deer River Public School District also operates Deer River Secondary (425 students) and Deer River High School Alp (13 students) alongside King Elementary.
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 King Elementary compares
King Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,486
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer River Public School District, which includes King Elementary.
$19,486
Per student
+28%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 60.1%
Federal 19.6%
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 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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Deer River on the city page.
Is King Elementary a good school?
King Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 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.
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