MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

848 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).

848

Total Students

57.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	697
Hispanic	51
Black	25
Asian	4
Two or More	68
American Indian	3

White
697 (82.2 %)
Two or More
68 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
51 (6.0 %)
Black
25 (2.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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://isd47.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 120

Grade 1 150

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 165