- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk River, MN
Parker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271137000520
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137000520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Parker Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 271137000520 · Elk River, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 17.7:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Senior High (1,888 students)
Parker Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Parker Elementary 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 513
Parker Elementary
513 students
What this shows Parker Elementary reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Elementary compares
Parker Elementary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,958
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Parker Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Parker Elementary 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 | Similar 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 Parker Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker Elementary
How many students attend Parker Elementary?
Parker Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parker Elementary?
26.0% of students at Parker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parker Elementary is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Elementary?
Parker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parker Elementary rank among elementary schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Elk River on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk River Public School District?
Besides Parker Elementary, 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.