Enrollment
5
Elementary
DISTRICT 198 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 271014004672
Deer River Schools SPED
313 MAIN AVE E, DEER RIVER, MN 56636 · (218) 246-8860 · Itasca County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL5 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
5.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.8:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 40% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 40% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Deer River Schools SPED→DEER RIVER SECONDARY
Based on grade levels within DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Deer River Schools SPED ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Itasca County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5 | #1,116 of 1,130 | #10 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
5
0 (0%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
5.0:1
was 5.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | 100% (7) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Deer River Schools SPED.
About Deer River Schools SPED
Deer River Schools SPED is a small elementary school based in DEER RIVER, Minnesota. It enrolled 5 students in kindergarten through 5 for the 2024-25 school year. Statewide, elementary schools in Minnesota average about 344 students each.
Deer River Schools SPED is one school in a 4-school district, DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, which enrolls 833 students.
Deer River Schools SPED is 60% White by enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 20% multiracial and 20% Native American. In Itasca County overall, about 89% of residents are White.
Federal data list 1 full-time-equivalent teachers at Deer River Schools SPED in 2024-25, for a ratio of 5.0:1. That is lower than the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Minnesota.
Itasca County has these Census figures: the median household income is $68,603, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Itasca County is home to 26 public schools and about 6,407 public school students.
Nearby, DEER RIVER SECONDARY is about 0.2 miles away. Within five miles of Deer River Schools SPED, there are 3 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Deer River Schools SPED's location as Rural: Distant.
Deer River Schools SPED had 5 students in 2020-21 and 5 in 2024-25, nearly the same.
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Itasca County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
45,275
Census ACS
Median income
$68,603
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
6,407 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- DEER RIVER SECONDARYHigh · 425 students
- KING ELEMENTARYElementary · 390 students
- Deer River High School ALPHigh · 13 students
Other schools in DEER RIVER
- DEER RIVER SECONDARYHigh · 425 students
- KING ELEMENTARYElementary · 390 students
- Deer River High School ALPHigh · 13 students
Nearby schools
- DEER RIVER SECONDARY0.2 mi · 425
- Deer River High School ALP0.2 mi · 13
- KING ELEMENTARY0.4 mi · 390
- COHASSET ELEMENTARY9.3 mi · 312
- West Rapids Elementary13.0 mi · 612
- GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR HIGH13.0 mi · 1,091
Frequently asked questions
About Deer River Schools SPEDHow many students attend Deer River Schools SPED?
Deer River Schools SPED enrolls approximately 5 students in grades KG-05.
Is Deer River Schools SPED an elementary, middle, or high school?
Deer River Schools SPED is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Deer River Schools SPED have?
Deer River Schools SPED employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Deer River Schools SPED?
Student demographics at Deer River Schools SPED are roughly 60% White, 20% Two or more.
Who oversees Deer River Schools SPED?
Deer River Schools SPED is overseen by DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT in Itasca County.
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