Total enrollment
6,763
+279 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Elk River
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
19
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
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 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Elk River has rose 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 6,484 students to 6,763. Elk River now counts 19 public schools, up from 18 in SY 2020-21.
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.