KING ELEMENTARY

www.isd317.org

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

King Elementary, located in Deer River, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Deer River School District (ISD 317). Situated at 500 5th St SE, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students in a supportive, community-focused environment. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal development, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

As part of the broader Deer River school system, King Elementary benefits from the district’s commitment to providing quality educational resources and a personalized learning experience for students in the region. The school plays an integral role in the local community, maintaining strong ties with families and stakeholders to ensure a cohesive educational journey for its pupils. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, further details can be found on their official website at http://www.isd317.org.

390

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KING ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	73
American Indian	102

White
204 (52.3%)
American Indian
102 (26.2%)
Two or More
73 (18.7%)
Hispanic
7 (1.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)246-8860
Website:	http://www.isd317.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 52