PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARKER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elk River Public School District school district, located in ELK RIVER, MN with about 573 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, PARKER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PARKER ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Elk River, Minnesota, serving students within the Elk River Area School District (ISD 728). As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering social-emotional development, encouraging students to become active participants in their educational journey through collaborative learning and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, PARKER ELEMENTARY typically offers a variety of programs designed to cater to the diverse needs of its student body. The school is known for prioritizing a partnership between home and classroom, ensuring that families are involved in the educational process. With a commitment to fostering a positive school climate, the staff at Parker works to provide a safe, structured, and stimulating space that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PARKER ELEMENTARY at (763) 241-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.