At a glance
Reported students
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
ISD 728 Focus/Journey: 23 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
7.7:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 24
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.3:1
What the reported data says about ISD 728 Focus/Journey
ISD 728 Focus/Journey is a public combined / other school serving grades 03–12 in Elk River. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Elk River Public School District. NCES reports 23 students for 2024–25.
Among 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.7:1, above the Minnesota median of 6.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking ISD 728 Focus/Journey
- 1How do the reported 7.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.3%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black4.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elk River Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Handke Center- EC Special Education
Other · Grades PK–PK
399 reported students
C.O.M.P.A.S.S.
High · Grades 12–12
28 reported students
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
High · Grades 09–12
1 reported students
Elk River District Shared Time Prog
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1 reported students
Ivan Sand Middle School ALC
Middle · Grades 06–08
1 reported students
Ivan Sand Community School- IS
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near ISD 728 Focus/Journey
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandenberge Middle School Middle · Elk River Public School District | 06–08 | 557 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ivan Sand Community High School High · Elk River Public School District | 09–12 | 88 | 0.1 mi |
| Ivan Sand Community School- IS High · Elk River Public School District | 09–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Handke Center- EC Special Education Other · Elk River Public School District | PK–PK | 399 | 0.5 mi |
| Early Childhood Special Education Other · St. Michael-Albertville Schools | PK–PK | 119 | 6.8 mi |
| Eastview Elementary School - SNW Other · Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci | PK–PK | 68 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about ISD 728 Focus/Journey
What grades does ISD 728 Focus/Journey serve?
ISD 728 Focus/Journey reports grades 03–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Elk River Public School District.
How many students attend ISD 728 Focus/Journey?
ISD 728 Focus/Journey reported 23 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 24 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at ISD 728 Focus/Journey?
The calculated ratio is 7.7:1, based on 23 students and 3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 6.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is ISD 728 Focus/Journey a public, charter, or magnet school?
ISD 728 Focus/Journey is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elk River Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of ISD 728 Focus/Journey students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is ISD 728 Focus/Journey in?
ISD 728 Focus/Journey is part of Elk River Public School District, based in Elk River, MN, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near ISD 728 Focus/Journey?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vandenberge Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Ivan Sand Community High School (0.1 mi), Ivan Sand Community School- IS (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.