Total enrollment
6,763
+211 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
26 schools in Elk River
Minnesota · Public K-12
Elk River has 26 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 6,819 Minnesota students across 8 elementary, 7 middle, and 10 high.
7-year change in Elk River
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
19
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 87%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
7%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
26,793
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
6,819
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
26
public K-12
About Elk River
Across Elk River, Minnesota, 26 public schools teaches about 6,819 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 8 elementary, 7 middle, 10 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Elk River is around 262 students, 27% noticeably below the Minnesota average of about 357.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Elk River has rose 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,552 students to 6,763. Elk River now counts 19 public schools, up from 18 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 87% to 79% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Elk River discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.