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MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

1003 S 4TH ST, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
848
Students
Total enrolled
$20,104
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 40% vs nat'l
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 848 students in grades KG–05 in SAUK RAPIDS, Minnesota.
40% above average funding
District spends $20,104 per pupil, 40% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY is a large elementary in SAUK RAPIDS, Minnesota, serving grades KG–05 with 848 students. The district invests $20,104 per student — 40% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

848
Total Students
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
40%
Free Lunch
58
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution446 male · 402 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility40%
National avg 52% · 338 students
Student Composition
82%
8%
White82%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black3%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273288001430

Academic Outcomes at MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 89th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 56379

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,104Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,104
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,846
Student Support$3,820
Administration$2,412
Operations$3,016
Other$2,010
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,104 spent per student, an estimated $8,906 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
22%
State government
69.8%
Local (property tax)
21.6%
Federal programs
8.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,104/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pleasantview ElementaryRICE ELEMENTARY
↓
Middle
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE SENIOR HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyBenton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (320)252-0122
NCES ID: 273288001430
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SAUK RAPIDS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE SENIOR HIGH
1,394 students · 09–12
● 53 opp35% FRL
Mid
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,045 students · 06–08
● 53 opp38% FRL
Elem
Pleasantview Elementary
712 students · PK–05
● 53 opp48% FRL
Elem
RICE ELEMENTARY
372 students · PK–05
● 52 opp37% FRL
Other
Hillside Early Childhood Center
52 students · PK–PK
● 53 opp62% FRL
Other
Sauk Rapids ECFE
0 students · PK–PK
● 53 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1003 S 4TH ST, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.