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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 270387003092

BECKER PRIMARY

12050 HANCOCK ST SE, BECKER, MN 55308 · (763) 261-6330 · Sherburne County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL672 STUDENTS
Enrollment
672
Elementary
DISTRICT 658 · STATE 344
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
53 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
154 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 48%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
42
Kindergarten
215
Grade 1
222
Grade 2
192
Grade 3
1
Student demographics
White
91%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
3%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 12%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 12%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
54%
Female
46%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
672
-2 (0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 16.3:1
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About BECKER PRIMARY

BECKER PRIMARY operates as a sizable elementary school in BECKER, Minnesota, operated by BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Current enrollment sits at 672 students spanning grades pre-K through 3. Compared to the state average of about 344 students per school, that is 95% bigger than typical.

BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 2,877 students; BECKER PRIMARY is among them.

Looking at the student body, BECKER PRIMARY lists that 91% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school reports 4% multiracial, 3% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 53 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 12.6:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.7:1, putting BECKER PRIMARY tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 23% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Sherburne County) records that the typical household earns roughly $105,466 per year, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. BECKER PRIMARY is one of 45 public schools in Sherburne County (combined enrollment of about 16,306 students).

Nearest neighbor: BECKER INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY, around 0.1 miles off. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 674 students in 2018 compared to 672 in 2025. Class-load math has pulled in: from 16.3:1 in 2018 to 12.6:1 in 2025.

On this page, members of the BECKER PRIMARY community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Sherburne County at a glance

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Population
100,560
Census ACS
Median income
$105,466
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
16,306 students

Quick facts

School name
BECKER PRIMARY
District
BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
12050 HANCOCK ST SE, BECKER, MN 55308
Phone
(763) 261-6330
County
Sherburne County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–03
Total enrollment
672
Teachers (FTE)
53
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
154 (23%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
270387003092
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About BECKER PRIMARY
How large is BECKER PRIMARY?
BECKER PRIMARY enrolls approximately 672 students in grades PK-03.
What age range does BECKER PRIMARY serve?
BECKER PRIMARY serves students from grade PK through grade 03.
How many students per teacher at BECKER PRIMARY?
Approximately 12.6:1 students per teacher at BECKER PRIMARY.
What is the racial breakdown of students at BECKER PRIMARY?
At BECKER PRIMARY, the student body is approximately 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is BECKER PRIMARY public or private?
BECKER PRIMARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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