Willow River Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Willow River, Minnesota 55795 · Willow River Public School District
#214 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#6469 of 50,301 nationally
About Willow River Elementary
Willow River Elementary is a public elementary located in Willow River, in the Willow River Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 231 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 214th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 231.
There are 2 schools in Willow River; Willow River Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Willow River Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Willow River Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Willow River Secondary
Willow River · Public high · Grades 7–12
205 students · 0 m away
Moose Lake Elementary
Moose Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
285 students · 14 km away
Moose Lake Secondary
Moose Lake · Public high · Grades 7–12
276 students · 14 km away
Finlayson Elementary
Finlayson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
58 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary
Winona · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
231 students
Appleton-Milan Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
230 students
Battle Lake Elementary
Battle Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–6
230 students
Harrison Elementary
Brainerd · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
230 students
Howe Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
230 students
Alden-Conger Elementary
Alden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
229 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Willow River Elementary a good school?
Willow River Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 77.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #214 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Willow River Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Willow River Elementary ranks #214 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #6469 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Willow River Elementary?
Willow River Elementary had 231 students in 2025.
Is Willow River Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Willow River Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Willow River Elementary?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Willow River Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.