- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk River, MN
Salk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Salk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271137002038
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salk Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salk Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salk Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137002038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Salk Middle School held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 271137002038 · Elk River, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 39.9:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Senior High (1,888 students)
Salk Middle School held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Salk Middle 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 638
Salk Middle School
638 students
What this shows Salk Middle School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salk Middle School compares
Salk Middle 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 | 39.9:1 | ▲ 153% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
39.9:1
students per teacher
- 153% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Salk Middle School is more 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 Salk Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elk River Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salk Middle 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 middle 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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salk Middle School
How many students attend Salk Middle School?
Salk Middle School has 638 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salk Middle School is 39.9:1, which is 153% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 154% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salk Middle School?
22.5% of students at Salk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Salk Middle School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salk Middle School?
Salk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Salk Middle School rank among middle schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, Salk Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Elk River on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk River Public School District?
Besides Salk Middle 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.