At a glance
Reported students
638
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
Salk Middle School: 638 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
24.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. 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
- 725
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about Salk Middle School
Salk Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Elk River. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Elk River Public School District. NCES reports 638 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.5:1, above the Minnesota median of 16.3:1 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 (69.1%) and Black (17.7%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Salk Middle School
- 1How do the reported 24.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.06 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 1.63 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
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.63
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.43
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.1%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black17.7%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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.
Vandenberge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
557 reported students
Zimmerman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
514 reported students
Prairie View Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
953 reported students
Rogers Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,077 reported students
Ivan Sand Middle School ALC
Middle · Grades 06–08
1 reported students
Hassan Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
669 reported students
Public schools near Salk Middle School
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 | 0.5 mi |
| Ivan Sand Middle School ALC Middle · Elk River Public School District | 06–08 | 1 | 0.6 mi |
| Spectrum Middle School Middle · Charter · Spectrum High School | 06–08 | 291 | 2.1 mi |
| Spectrum Elementary School Middle · Charter · Spectrum High School | 05–05 | 147 | 2.2 mi |
| Prairie View Middle School Middle · Elk River Public School District | 05–08 | 953 | 4.7 mi |
| Kaleidoscope Middle School Middle · Charter · Kaleidoscope Charter School | 06–08 | 117 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Salk Middle School
What grades does Salk Middle School serve?
Salk Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Elk River Public School District.
How many students attend Salk Middle School?
Salk Middle School reported 638 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 725 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Salk Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 24.5:1, based on 638 students and 26.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Salk Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Salk Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Salk Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.3% 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 Salk Middle School in?
Salk Middle School 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 Salk Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vandenberge Middle School (0.5 mi), Ivan Sand Middle School ALC (0.6 mi), Spectrum Middle School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.