B−
King Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
500 5th St SE, Deer River, MN 56636 · (218) 246-8860 · Part of Deer River Public School District
Students
390
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
68%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about King Elementary
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 52.5%
Location
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500 5th St SE, Deer River
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K50
Kindergarten60
Grade 152
Grade 260
Grade 356
Grade 460
Grade 552
Enrollment over time
456’20
450’21
424’22
396’23
390’24
Down 14.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 52%American Indian/Alaska Native 26%Two or more races 19%Hispanic 2%Asian <1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.