School District 728 - Elk River
School Website www.elkriver.k12.mn.us
School Contact Natalie Johnson , Manager of communications and community relations
763-241-3419

natalie.johnsond@elkriver.k12.mn.us feedback@elkriver.k12.mn.us

  • Who We Are
    Welcome to Elk River Area School District (ISD 728). We proudly serve more than 50,000 residents and more than 12,100 students in all or parts of Albertville, Dayton, Elk River, Otsego, Ramsey, Rogers, St. Michael, Zimmerman and the townships of Big Lake, Baldwin, Burns, Hassan, Livonia, Nowthen, Orrock and Stanford.

    The district has nine elementary schools (K-5), four middle schools (6-8), three high schools (9-12) and a secondary-level alternative school. Twin Lakes Elementary School is the newest school which is in the eastern part of the district and will open its doors in September 2007.

    Independent School District 728 is a rapidly growing district located 25 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The growth in student enrollment is expected to continue for the next 10-15 years. Our enrollment will likely reach 15,000 students by the 2012-2013 school year.

    We are committed to providing each and every student the best education possible and strive to offer comprehensive programs and services that foster each child's intellectual, social and emotional growth.

    A standard, district-wide curriculum ensures students will meet the same basic learning goals at each school. The curriculum is designed to enhance each student's intellectual, physical, emotional and artistic dimensions. Among values taught to lead students toward improved achievement are a strong understanding of basic skills, a lifelong interest in staying active and being healthy, a strong interest in becoming a contributing member of society and a high level of self direction and motivation.

    Our students' test scores continue to improve. We are proud of their progress. The district focuses a majority of its annual budget on improving what happens in classrooms. Each year, we look for the best teachers available to be a part of our district.

    School District 728 students have earned millions of dollars in scholarships and moved on to great accomplishments. Outside the classroom, many students participate in extracurricular activities such as athletics and the arts, and often bring home state and national awards.

    While we are committed to a strong pre-kindergarten through grade 12 curriculum, District 728 serves residents of all ages through its community education program, which offers a variety of program and services to people of all ages.
Title Name Phone
General Information District Office 763-241-3400
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bezek 763-241-3400
Director of Educational Sevices Jana Hennen-Burr 763-241-3557
Director of Special Education Carla Jacobia 763-241-3400
Director of Special Projects Ron Bratlie 763-241-3402
Director of Human Resources Dave Lorenz 763-241-3408
Cirriculum Erin Tally 763-241-3539
Adminstrator of Community Education Charlie Blesener 763-241-3522
Adminstrator of FInance Rick James  
Administrator of Testing/Assessment Joe Strangler 763-241-3198
Manager of Technology Joe Samek 763-241-3538
Manager of Early Childhood/Family Ed Kathy Simonson 763-241-3400
Manager of Communications Natalie Johnson 763-241-3419
Athletic Director (Elk River HS) John Barth 763-241-3429
Athletic Director (Rogers HS) Paul Gustafson 763-247-3140
Athletic Director (Zimmerman HS) Mike Malmberg 763-241-3505

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Facilities:
Elementary Schools No.Buildings: 8 No. Students:5,447
Middle Schools No.Buildings: 4 No. Students: 2,745
High Schools No.Buildings: 3 No. Students:3,544
Open Enrollment Yes 
Student Staff Ratio:
Elementary Schools 25:1
Middle Schools 33:1
High Schools 33:1
Expenditures Per Pupil:
Elementary Schools $7,654
Middle Schools $7,654
High Schools $7,654
Transportation:
Bus Available: Yes
Hot Lunch:
Hot Lunch Available: Yes
Several elementary schools have breakfast program as well
Grading Policies
Elementary Schools

Other
Middle Schools Letter
High Schools Letter
Percentage of Schools Accredited
Elementary Schools 0%
Middle Schools 0%
High Schools 100%
Percentage Staff Degrees:
Bachelors: 100%
Masters: 35%
PhD's: 1%
Certified Staff
Elementary
Elem Art: Yes
Elem Phys. Ed: Yes
Elem Music: Yes
Elem Media: Yes
Number of Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities:  
Classes Offered:
Middle School:
Band: Yes
Choir: Yes
Orchestra: Yes
French: Yes
Spanish: Yes
German: Yes
Adv. Computers: No
High School:
Band: Yes
Choir:  Yes
Orchestra: Yes
French: Yes
Spanish: Yes
German: Yes
Adv. Computers Yes
Adv. Calculus: Yes
Ratio Students to Computers:
Elementary Schools 10:1
Middle Schools 10:1
High Schools 10:1
Learning Alternatives
Percentage of Seniors who went to:
Community College 32
College or University 55
   
 
ACT Statistics:
Average ACT Scores 22.0
Percentage of Students taking ACT 60
SAT Statistics:
Average Math Score 603
Average Verbal Score 598
Percentage of Students taking SAT 3
National Merit Scholars:
Commended 3
Finalist 1
Programs for Gifted and Talented: Yes
Education for Disabled: Yes
Athletics:
Baseball Boys Basketball Both
Football Boys Ice Hockey Both
Downhill Skiing NA CC Skiing Both
Tennis Both Golf Both
Softball Girls Sync Swimming NA
Gymnastics Girls Swimming Both
Wrestling Boys Volleyball Girls
Track Both CC Running Both
  Soccer Both
Broomball NA
Dance Team Girls
Badminton NA
Intramural Programs:
Baseball Boys Soccer:Boys/Girls
Basketball Boys/Girls Softball: Girls
Lacrosse Touch Football  
Other:  
Special Programs worth mentioning: Theater, Debate
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