Zimmerman Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zimmerman Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Zimmerman Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Zimmerman Elementary School often compared to?
Zimmerman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Elementary School, Becker Intermediate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Zimmerman Elementary School?
522 students attend Zimmerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Zimmerman Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zimmerman Elementary School?
Zimmerman Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zimmerman Elementary School offer ?
Zimmerman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Zimmerman Elementary School part of?
Zimmerman Elementary School is part of Elk River Public School District.
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