At a glance
Reported students
513
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
Parker Elementary: 513 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 500
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Parker Elementary
Parker Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Elk River. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Elk River Public School District. NCES reports 513 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 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 (83.8%) and Black (6.6%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Parker Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.35
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.8%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black6.6%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Zimmerman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–02
522 reported students
Otsego Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
536 reported students
Meadowvale Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
554 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
554 reported students
Westwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
562 reported students
Hassan Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
669 reported students
Public schools near Parker Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Elk River Public School District | PK–05 | 554 | 0.2 mi |
| Elk River District Shared Time Prog Elementary · Elk River Public School District | KG–05 | 1 | 0.6 mi |
| Meadowvale Elementary Elementary · Elk River Public School District | KG–05 | 554 | 1.4 mi |
| Three Rivers Montessori School Elementary · Charter · Three Rivers Montessori School | KG–06 | 119 | 2 mi |
| Twin Lakes Elementary Elementary · Elk River Public School District | KG–05 | 704 | 2 mi |
| Otsego Elementary Elementary · Elk River Public School District | KG–04 | 536 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parker Elementary
What grades does Parker Elementary serve?
Parker Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elk River Public School District.
How many students attend Parker Elementary?
Parker Elementary reported 513 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 500 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parker Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 513 students and 30.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Parker Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parker Elementary 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 Parker Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.3% 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 Parker Elementary in?
Parker Elementary 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 Parker Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Elementary (0.2 mi), Elk River District Shared Time Prog (0.6 mi), Meadowvale Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.