Zimmerman Elementary School

25959 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Zimmerman Elementary School serves 528 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Zimmerman Elementary School's student population of 528 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
528 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Zimmerman Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Zimmerman Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Zimmerman Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Zimmerman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Zimmerman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Zimmerman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Zimmerman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Zimmerman Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Zimmerman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Zimmerman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Zimmerman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
528 students attend Zimmerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Zimmerman Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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