At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
224
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
44%-5.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
WILLOW RIVER ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in WILLOW RIVER, Minnesota. The school enrolls 224 students. It is part of the WILLOW RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
224 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictWILLOW RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27115
CityWILLOW RIVER
ZIP55795
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID274275001811
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment224
White89.9%
Hispanic / Latino2.8%
Black / African American1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
Two or More Races3.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
89.9%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
1.4%
Two+
3.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.