King Elementary School

500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
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Top 30%
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, King Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

King Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

King Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#527 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
46%
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50-54%
51%
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65-69%
41%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
27%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
2%
12%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
51%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Elementary School's ranking?
King Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend King Elementary School?
396 students attend King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of King Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does King Elementary School offer ?
King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is King Elementary School part of?
King Elementary School is part of Deer River Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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