Mississippi Heights Elementary

www.isd47.org/

808 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mississippi Heights Elementary, located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, is a key component of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District (ISD 47). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its mission typically emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors by integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student growth and community involvement.

As part of the Sauk Rapids-Rice school system, Mississippi Heights benefits from the district’s broader commitment to innovation and student-centered education. The school encourages strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded experience. For more specific details regarding their current academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or school-wide initiatives, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [isd47.org](http://isd47.org).

808

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mississippi Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	641
Hispanic	50
Black	31
Asian	6
Two or More	76
American Indian	4

White
641 (79.3%)
Two or More
76 (9.4%)
Hispanic
50 (6.2%)
Black
31 (3.8%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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:	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Phone:	(320)252-0122
Website:	http://www.isd47.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	808
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 133