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Parker Elementary School

500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parker Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Parker Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Pumas

School Rankings

Parker Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Elementary School is 0.34, which is less 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)
#126 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
67%
46%
70%
51%
70-74%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Pumas
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parker Elementary School's ranking?
Parker Elementary School is ranked #126 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Parker Elementary School often compared to?
Parker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Meadowvale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
526 students attend Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Parker Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parker Elementary School offer ?
Parker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker Elementary School part of?
Parker Elementary School is part of Elk River Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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