At a glance
Reported students
808
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
734
Mississippi Heights Elementary: 808 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
15.1:1 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
- 726
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Mississippi Heights Elementary
Mississippi Heights Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Sauk Rapids. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. NCES reports 808 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, 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 (79.3%) and multiracial (9.4%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mississippi Heights Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.63 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.35
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White79.3%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black3.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pleasantview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
734 reported students
Rice Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
357 reported students
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,055 reported students
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
1,319 reported students
Hillside Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
58 reported students
Sauk Rapids ECFE
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Public schools near Mississippi Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ Elementary · Charter · Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ | KG–05 | 266 | 1.3 mi |
| Pleasantview Elementary Elementary · Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools | PK–05 | 734 | 1.3 mi |
| Success Academy St. Cloud Elem Elementary · Charter · Success Academy | KG–05 | 140 | 1.6 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · St. Cloud Public School District | 04–05 | 328 | 1.8 mi |
| Madison Elementary Elementary · St. Cloud Public School District | PK–05 | 704 | 2.5 mi |
| Talahi Community Elementary Elementary · St. Cloud Public School District | PK–03 | 701 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mississippi Heights Elementary
What grades does Mississippi Heights Elementary serve?
Mississippi Heights Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools.
How many students attend Mississippi Heights Elementary?
Mississippi Heights Elementary reported 808 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 726 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mississippi Heights Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 808 students and 53.63 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 Mississippi Heights Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mississippi Heights Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mississippi Heights Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.8% 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 Mississippi Heights Elementary in?
Mississippi Heights Elementary is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, based in Sauk Rapids, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mississippi Heights Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ (1.3 mi), Pleasantview Elementary (1.3 mi), Success Academy St. Cloud Elem (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.