Is King Elementary a good school?

King Elementary ranks 301 st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend King Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 396 students attended King Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of King Elementary?

Students at King Elementary are 51% White, 27% American Indian, 18% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of King Elementary attend?

Students who attend King Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Deer River Secondary

King Elementary

Summary:

King Elementary is a public elementary school located in Deer River, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 424 students. The school stands out for its high percentage of Native American students, strong academic performance, and consistent ranking among Minnesota elementary schools.

King Elementary outperforms the Deer River Public School District and the state of Minnesota in several academic measures, including math, reading, and science proficiency. The school ranks highly among Minnesota elementary schools for specific student groups, such as Native American students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, King Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 to 11.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, King Elementary outperforms Northland Elementary in both math and reading proficiency. However, it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the Grand Rapids Public School District, such as East Rapids Elementary and Cohasset Elementary. Despite these challenges, King Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating consistent academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

500 5th St SE
Deer River, MN 56636-0307

(218) 246-8860

District: Deer River Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
301^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,165

Students who attend King Elementary usually attend:

High:

Deer River Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 396

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.3%

American Indian:

27.3%

Two or more races:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details King Elementary ranks better than 65.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at King Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.3%), American Indian (27.3%), two or more races (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at King Elementary is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare King Elementary employs 42.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at King Elementary is $17,165.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

King Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks King Elementary 301^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See King Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Deer River Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer River Public School District 270^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for King Elementary

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Rank History for all students at King Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	68.86	192^nd	674	71.5%
2004	69.85	186^th	676	72.5%
2005	35.35	535^th	685	21.9%
2006	33.72	624^th	756	17.5%
2007	37.39	623^rd	777	19.8%
2008	54.68	427^th	781	45.3%
2009	52.93	235^th	434	45.9%
2010	46.85	562^nd	803	30.0%
2011	41.05	605^th	814	25.7%
2012	51.03	511^th	820	37.7%
2013	27.48	669^th	824	18.8%
2014	27.56	673^rd	826	18.5%
2015	25.00	693^rd	840	17.5%
2016	43.05	580^th	848	31.6%
2017	52.63	481^st	853	43.6%
2018	59.37	392^nd	847	53.7%
2019	50.38	511^th	870	41.3%
2021	49.03	528^th	869	39.2%
2022	57.50	401^st	858	53.3%
2023	60.87	359^th	845	57.5%
2024	65.87	301^st	881	65.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at King Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.13	24^th	98	75.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at King Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	37.67	303^rd	463	34.6%
2019	40.55	340^th	515	34.0%
2021	26.03	346^th	417	17.0%
2022	32.83	374^th	500	25.2%
2023	44.96	288^th	524	45.0%
2024	43.20	334^th	572	41.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at King Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	72.86	147^th	728	79.8%
2019	66.25	223^rd	740	69.9%
2021	68.05	185^th	683	72.9%
2022	64.71	202^nd	663	69.5%
2023	70.43	180^th	774	76.7%
2024	70.59	197^th	793	75.2%

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Rank History for Female students at King Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	66.99	267^th	774	65.5%
2019	54.09	443^rd	787	43.7%
2021	45.53	502^nd	783	35.9%
2022	54.00	418^th	799	47.7%
2023	45.96	481^st	787	38.9%
2024	58.73	346^th	809	57.2%

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Rank History for Male students at King Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	52.06	439^th	779	43.6%
2019	44.65	520^th	798	34.8%
2021	49.71	455^th	784	42.0%
2022	57.92	361^st	808	55.3%
2023	70.44	228^th	799	71.5%
2024	66.87	256^th	826	69.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at King Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	72.94	3^rd	22	86.4%
2019	55.18	10^th	26	61.5%
2021	64.53	6^th	20	70.0%
2022	57.62	8^th	21	61.9%
2023	73.39	6^th	39	84.6%
2024	71.60	8^th	42	81.0%

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Rank History for White students at King Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	51.47	362^nd	712	49.2%
2019	49.55	396^th	722	45.2%
2021	47.16	390^th	710	45.1%
2022	68.64	193^rd	725	73.4%
2023	61.05	268^th	712	62.4%
2024	72.12	166^th	730	77.3%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for King Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	416	0	0	0	102	n/a	n/a	0	518
1989	398	0	0	0	105	n/a	n/a	0	503
1990	404	1	0	0	99	n/a	n/a	0	504
1991	411	1	0	0	108	n/a	n/a	0	520
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	479	479
1994	383	1	0	0	109	n/a	n/a	0	493
1995	371	5	0	0	112	n/a	n/a	0	488
1996	371	5	0	0	112	n/a	n/a	0	488
1997	372	4	0	0	115	n/a	n/a	0	491
1998	361	4	0	0	130	n/a	n/a	6	501
1999	366	3	0	0	118	n/a	n/a	0	487
2000	370	3	0	0	127	n/a	n/a	0	500
2001	342	6	0	0	121	n/a	n/a	0	469
2002	308	1	0	1	134	n/a	n/a	0	444
2003	308	1	0	1	134	n/a	n/a	0	444
2004	278	1	0	0	124	n/a	n/a	0	403
2005	279	1	0	1	118	n/a	n/a	0	399
2006	278	1	0	3	111	n/a	n/a	0	393
2007	276	1	0	4	122	n/a	n/a	0	403
2008	266	2	0	6	133	n/a	n/a	0	407
2009	262	1	0	4	133	n/a	n/a	0	400
2010	282	2	0	7	172	n/a	n/a	0	463
2011	239	0	0	11	132	0	29	0	411
2012	239	1	0	18	146	0	34	0	438
2013	242	2	0	25	147	0	46	0	462
2014	246	2	0	18	155	0	62	0	483
2015	250	2	0	23	160	0	70	0	505
2016	229	2	1	17	149	2	57	0	457
2017	270	1	1	14	169	0	64	0	519
2018	268	0	2	11	170	0	55	0	506
2019	269	2	2	12	171	0	51	0	507
2020	251	1	3	10	158	0	67	0	490
2021	223	1	2	5	149	0	76	0	456
2022	231	1	3	4	141	0	70	0	450
2023	222	1	4	6	117	0	74	0	424
2024	203	1	4	7	108	0	73	0	396

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at King Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	518	25.2	20.5	41.7
1989	503	25.8	19.4	38
1990	504	26.5	19.0	31.3
1991	520	28.2	18.4	36.2
1993	479	0.0	0.0	0
1994	493	26.3	18.7	41.2
1995	488	27.6	17.7	46.1
1996	488	27.6	17.7	46.1
1997	491	27.7	17.7	44.8
1998	501	n/a	0.0	44.6
1999	487	32.9	14.8	43.7
2000	500	31.7	15.8	56.4
2001	469	29.4	16.0	55.7
2002	444	35.3	12.6	56.8
2003	444	35.3	12.6	56.8
2004	403	34.1	11.8	54.6
2005	399	33.9	11.8	59.1
2006	393	31.1	12.6	55.7
2007	403	26.1	15.4	58.8
2008	407	29.1	14.0	62.7
2009	400	31.0	12.9	66.3
2010	463	35.5	13.0	67
2011	411	31.9	12.8	72
2012	438	31.9	13.7	73.3
2013	462	33.9	13.6	76.2
2014	483	33.6	14.3	76.6
2015	505	32.0	15.7	72.9
2016	457	39.0	11.7	68.9
2017	519	35.0	14.8	69.6
2018	506	41.6	12.1	69
2019	507	43.2	11.7	69.8
2020	490	42.8	11.4	70
2021	456	39.5	11.5	67.8
2022	450	43.5	10.3	62.9
2023	424	44.2	9.5	72.2
2024	396	42.7	9.2	71.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio King Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	518	25.2	20.5	41.7
1989	503	25.8	19.4	38
1990	504	26.5	19.0	31.3
1991	520	28.2	18.4	36.2
1993	479	0.0	0.0	0
1994	493	26.3	18.7	41.2
1995	488	27.6	17.7	46.1
1996	488	27.6	17.7	46.1
1997	491	27.7	17.7	44.8
1998	501	n/a	0.0	44.6
1999	487	32.9	14.8	43.7
2000	500	31.7	15.8	56.4
2001	469	29.4	16.0	55.7
2002	444	35.3	12.6	56.8
2003	444	35.3	12.6	56.8
2004	403	34.1	11.8	54.6
2005	399	33.9	11.8	59.1
2006	393	31.1	12.6	55.7
2007	403	26.1	15.4	58.8
2008	407	29.1	14.0	62.7
2009	400	31.0	12.9	66.3
2010	463	35.5	13.0	67
2011	411	31.9	12.8	72
2012	438	31.9	13.7	73.3
2013	462	33.9	13.6	76.2
2014	483	33.6	14.3	76.6
2015	505	32.0	15.7	72.9
2016	457	39.0	11.7	68.9
2017	519	35.0	14.8	69.6
2018	506	41.6	12.1	69
2019	507	43.2	11.7	69.8
2020	490	42.8	11.4	70
2021	456	39.5	11.5	67.8
2022	450	43.5	10.3	62.9
2023	424	44.2	9.5	72.2
2024	396	42.7	9.2	71.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for King Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,165

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 511^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 359^th of 845 Elementary schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (King Elementary)	66.7	65.3	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Deer River Public School District)	64.3	62.8	1.5%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (King Elementary)	54.6	57.1	2.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Deer River Public School District)	52.6	54.9	2.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (King Elementary)	37.8	43.4	5.6%
4th Grade Math (Deer River Public School District)	36.8	41.8	5%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (King Elementary)	46	45.3	0.7%
4th Grade Reading (Deer River Public School District)	44.7	43.6	1.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (King Elementary)	49.3	43.3	6%
5th Grade Math (Deer River Public School District)	48	43.3	4.6%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (King Elementary)	70.8	60.3	10.5%
5th Grade Reading (Deer River Public School District)	68.9	60.3	8.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (King Elementary)	66.2	62.7	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Deer River Public School District)	64.4	62.7	1.7%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	507	424	16.4%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	171	117	31.6%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	12	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	269	222	17.5%
Two or More Races	51	74	45.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.8%	72.2%	2.3%

Schools Near King Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
King Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 5th St SE	Deer River	56636	Itasca County	Deer River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 246-8860	396	43	9.2	71.2%	203 (51.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.0%)	108 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (18.4%)	65.9	301^st of 881 public elementary schools	65.8%		60.9	359^th of 845 public elementary schools	57.5%	58	76.8	47.8	33.9		53.2	61.1	54.4	52.6		56.1	70.2	70.2	$17,165
Deer River Schools SPED	Public	K-5	313 Main Ave E	Deer River	56636	Itasca County	Deer River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 246-8860	6	1	6.0		3 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)								(n/a)													$21,476
Cohasset Elementary	Public	K-5	450 Columbus Ave	Cohasset	55721	Itasca County	Grand Rapids Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 327-5860	312	17	18.3	39.7%	275 (88.1%)	3 (1.0%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	69	264^th of 881 public elementary schools	70.0%		70.4	245^th of 845 public elementary schools	71.0%	19	57.9	68.0	39.6		55.0	50.9	64.0	67.9		60.6	56.6	56.6	$12,849
West Rapids Elementary	Public	K-5	901 SW 22nd Ave	Grand Rapids	55744	Itasca County	Grand Rapids Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 327-5870	639	39	16.3	49.1%	566 (88.6%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.1%)	5 (0.8%)	25 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	58.6	391^st of 881 public elementary schools	55.6%		52.8	444^th of 845 public elementary schools	47.5%	53	56.5	55.8	44.1		52.1	44.8	47.6	61.6		51.4	52.3	52.3
East Rapids Elementary	Public	K-5	1195 NE 10th St	Grand Rapids	55744	Itasca County	Grand Rapids Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 327-5880	649	39	16.6	56.9%	541 (83.4%)	3 (0.5%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.0%)	77.8	164^th of 881 public elementary schools	81.4%		68.9	265^th of 845 public elementary schools	68.6%	101	69.2	68.4	57.8		64.9	53.9	61.1	69.3		61.4	60.2	60.2
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	601 SW 7th St	Grand Rapids	55744	Itasca County	Grand Rapids Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 327-5572	62	6	10.3	77.4%	53 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (12.9%)								(n/a)													$23,182
Vandyke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 Cole Ave	Coleraine	55722	Itasca County	Greenway Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 245-2510	420	33	12.7	56.0%	350 (83.3%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.7%)	58.4	398^th of 881 public elementary schools	54.8%		55.7	414^th of 845 public elementary schools	51.0%	16	59.7	52.0			56.7	53.3	44.0			49.6			$14,247
Northland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	316 Main St E	Remer	56672	Cass County	Northland Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 566-2351	207	22	9.4	82.1%	114 (55.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (43.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	12.3	777^th of 881 public elementary schools	11.8%		8.9	767^th of 845 public elementary schools	9.2%	10	25.7	23.1	5.9	15.4	19.2	30.6	26.9	23.5	25.9	27.4	11.8	11.8	$18,653

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