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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zimmerman Elementary School part of?
Zimmerman Elementary School is part of Elk River Public School District.
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