B+
Above Average
83/100

King Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 500 5TH ST SE, Deer River, MN 56636
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 60th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

83
Repit Score
out of 100
396
Students
enrolled
9.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%60/1000.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +31 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+4 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%62%reading -2 pts, math -11 pts30th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native42%22%reading +9 pts, math -11 pts27th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%70%reading +14 pts, math +14 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income52%42%reading +13 pts, math +2 pts57th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 5TH ST SE
City Deer River
ZIP Code 56636
District 2710140
NCES School ID 271014000434
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56636

Understanding the community around King Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,942
Per Capita Income $30,360
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%
High School or Higher 92.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $180,900
Median Rent $683
Owner-Occupied 87.9%
Renter-Occupied 12.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for King Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 51.3%
American Indian 27.3%
Two or More Races 18.4%
Hispanic/Latino 1.8%
Black 0.3%
Asian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 396
Teachers (FTE) 42.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for King Elementary?
King Elementary has a Repit School Score of 83 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend King Elementary?
King Elementary has 396 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1.
What grades does King Elementary serve?
King Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does King Elementary receive per student?
King Elementary receives $22,375 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around King Elementary in 56636 ▼
Avg Home Value
$260,963
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
12.1%

Other Schools in 56636

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026