ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY

522 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Zimmerman Elementary, located at 25959 4th St W in Zimmerman, Minnesota, is a key component of the Elk River Area School District (ISD 728). Serving students in the primary grades, the school is situated in a growing community, functioning as a hub for local families. It typically focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology in the classroom to prepare students for their future academic careers.

The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, working closely with parents and the surrounding community to enhance the learning experience. As part of a larger district, Zimmerman Elementary benefits from standardized curriculum resources and extracurricular opportunities that aim to support the diverse needs of its student body. With a commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where young learners can thrive both personally and educationally.

522

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	465
Hispanic	17
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
465 (89.1 %)
Two or More
27 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.3 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Elk River Public School District
Phone:	(763)241-3475
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 159

Grade 1 188

Grade 2 175