Ivan Sand Community High School

Summary:

Ivan Sand Community High School is a small public high school in Elk River, Minnesota, serving 107 students in grades 9-12. Despite being part of the generally well-performing Elk River Public School District, Ivan Sand Community High School has consistently struggled, ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota high schools and receiving low ratings from School Digger.

The school's challenges are evident in its poor academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments often in the single digits or low teens, far below the district and state averages. Its four-year graduation rate has been very low, ranging from 13% to 36.3% in recent years, and the school has had high dropout rates, much higher than the district and state. These issues may be linked to the school's relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, which can present unique challenges.

Interestingly, Ivan Sand Community High School's struggles stand in stark contrast to the success of nearby schools, such as Spectrum High School and Kaleidoscope Charter High School, which outperform Ivan Sand Community High School on a variety of metrics. The district and school administration have an opportunity to closely examine the factors contributing to Ivan Sand Community High School's poor outcomes and implement targeted interventions to support student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330-7154

(763) 241-3530

District: Elk River Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
372^nd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,381

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 104

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

Two or more races:

14.4%

African American:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ivan Sand Community High School ranks worse than 77.5% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Elk River Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.27. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ivan Sand Community High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), two or more races (14.4%), African American (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Elk River Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ivan Sand Community High School is 12.4, which is the 3^rd best among 4 high schools in the Elk River Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Ivan Sand Community High School employs 8.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ivan Sand Community High School is $25,381, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Elk River Public School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ivan Sand Community High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ivan Sand Community High School 372^nd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Ivan Sand Community High School in the ranking list.)

Elk River Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk River Public School District 61^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ivan Sand Community High School

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Rank History for all students at Ivan Sand Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	11.88	380^th	433	12.2%
2005	19.92	385^th	452	14.8%
2006	5.69	439^th	450	2.4%
2007	11.08	407^th	463	12.1%
2008	5.71	442^nd	460	3.9%
2010	8.94	458^th	540	15.2%
2011	19.31	415^th	545	23.9%
2012	9.86	454^th	539	15.8%
2013	12.42	431^st	534	19.3%
2014	5.87	442^nd	483	8.5%
2015	8.14	444^th	504	11.9%
2016	4.22	465^th	489	4.9%
2017	10.82	414^th	489	15.3%
2018	6.04	455^th	494	7.9%
2019	9.51	428^th	492	13.0%
2021	4.99	403^rd	428	5.8%
2022	4.51	457^th	472	3.2%
2024	25.27	372^nd	480	22.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ivan Sand Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	1.83	404^th	414	2.4%
2019	3.29	396^th	412	3.9%
2022	1.20	398^th	401	0.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ivan Sand Community High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	58	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	58
1991	59	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	60
1992	105	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	109
1993	100	0	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	109
1994	108	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	114
1995	143	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	147
1996	143	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	147
1997	146	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	151
1998	159	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	162
1999	141	4	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	153
2000	149	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	152
2001	180	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	183
2002	155	0	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	162
2003	155	0	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	162
2004	127	0	1	1	8	n/a	n/a	137
2005	100	3	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	109
2006	109	1	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	115
2007	97	2	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	106
2008	90	4	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	102
2009	91	5	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	108
2010	94	4	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	105
2011	77	4	2	2	5	0	0	90
2012	77	1	1	2	1	0	3	85
2013	57	2	0	4	1	0	2	66
2014	60	3	1	3	0	0	3	70
2015	74	2	1	7	1	0	3	88
2016	84	1	0	4	3	0	3	95
2017	65	2	0	3	2	0	3	75
2018	49	3	0	9	4	0	4	69
2019	51	5	0	8	2	1	4	71
2020	70	4	2	7	2	0	9	94
2021	84	7	1	5	1	0	10	108
2022	70	7	2	6	0	1	6	92
2023	80	9	1	7	0	1	9	107
2024	65	11	3	7	2	1	15	104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ivan Sand Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	58	0.0	0.0	0
1991	60	0.0	0.0	0
1992	109	5.2	20.9	n/a
1993	109	1.0	109.0	0
1994	114	5.4	21.1	0
1995	147	6.0	24.5	0
1996	147	6.0	24.5	0
1997	151	7.6	19.9	6.6
1998	162	n/a	0.0	8.6
1999	153	10.0	15.3	7.8
2000	152	8.3	18.3	11.8
2001	183	8.6	21.3	17.5
2002	162	10.7	15.1	16.7
2003	162	10.7	15.1	16.7
2004	137	7.4	18.5	19
2005	109	9.4	11.6	13.8
2006	115	9.4	12.2	24.3
2007	106	10.0	10.6	40.6
2008	102	10.2	10.0	27.5
2009	108	10.8	10.0	32.4
2010	105	9.6	10.9	44.8
2011	90	9.6	9.3	47.8
2012	85	9.6	8.7	45.9
2013	66	8.8	7.5	51.5
2014	70	8.4	8.3	58.6
2015	88	8.0	11.0	31.8
2016	95	8.0	11.8	43.2
2017	75	8.9	8.3	34.7
2018	69	8.6	7.9	33.3
2019	71	8.9	7.9	29.6
2020	94	8.8	10.6	38.3
2021	108	6.9	15.4	29.6
2022	92	8.3	11.0	23.9
2023	107	8.1	13.0	54.2
2024	104	8.3	12.4	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ivan Sand Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	58	0.0	0.0	0
1991	60	0.0	0.0	0
1992	109	5.2	20.9	n/a
1993	109	1.0	109.0	0
1994	114	5.4	21.1	0
1995	147	6.0	24.5	0
1996	147	6.0	24.5	0
1997	151	7.6	19.9	6.6
1998	162	n/a	0.0	8.6
1999	153	10.0	15.3	7.8
2000	152	8.3	18.3	11.8
2001	183	8.6	21.3	17.5
2002	162	10.7	15.1	16.7
2003	162	10.7	15.1	16.7
2004	137	7.4	18.5	19
2005	109	9.4	11.6	13.8
2006	115	9.4	12.2	24.3
2007	106	10.0	10.6	40.6
2008	102	10.2	10.0	27.5
2009	108	10.8	10.0	32.4
2010	105	9.6	10.9	44.8
2011	90	9.6	9.3	47.8
2012	85	9.6	8.7	45.9
2013	66	8.8	7.5	51.5
2014	70	8.4	8.3	58.6
2015	88	8.0	11.0	31.8
2016	95	8.0	11.8	43.2
2017	75	8.9	8.3	34.7
2018	69	8.6	7.9	33.3
2019	71	8.9	7.9	29.6
2020	94	8.8	10.6	38.3
2021	108	6.9	15.4	29.6
2022	92	8.3	11.0	23.9
2023	107	8.1	13.0	54.2
2024	104	8.3	12.4	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ivan Sand Community High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$25,381

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ivan Sand Community High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 428^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 457^th of 472 High schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Ivan Sand Community High School)	0	0
11th Grade Math (Elk River Public School District)	64.2	53.5	10.7%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36.6	8.4%
End of Course Science (Ivan Sand Community High School)	23.1	7.1	15.9%
End of Course Science (Elk River Public School District)	64.9	60.1	4.8%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	45.6	8.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	71	107	50.7%
African American	5	9	80%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	8	7	12.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	51	80	56.9%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.6%	54.2%	24.6%

Schools Near Ivan Sand Community High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Ivan Sand Community High School	Public	9-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	104	8	12.4	49.0%	65 (62.5%)	11 (10.6%)	7 (6.7%)	3 (2.9%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (1.0%)	15 (14.4%)	25.3	372^nd of 480 public high schools	22.5%				(n/a)	0.0	0.0	45.5	45.5			$25,381
Ivan Sand Community School- Is	Public	9-12	1232 School Street	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$3,516
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov	Public	9-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$21,021
Ivan Sand Community School Summer	Public	10-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$2,295
Fairview Program	Public	6-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3400	6	0			5 (83.3%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)							$4,012
Elk River Senior High	Public	9-12	900 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3434	1,602	62	25.6	22.0%	1,297 (81.0%)	84 (5.2%)	89 (5.6%)	37 (2.3%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (5.4%)	76.5	99^th of 480 public high schools	79.4%	69.9	127^th of 476 public high schools	73.3%	28	47.2	47.2	51.0	51.0	54.8	54.8	$11,811
C.O.M.P.A.S.S.	Public	12	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3400	29	3	9.6	44.8%	24 (82.8%)	3 (10.3%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)							(n/a)							$21,349
Online728 High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 241-3400	67	13	5.2	28.4%	56 (83.6%)	2 (3.0%)	3 (4.5%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)							(n/a)							$9,015
Spectrum High School	Public, Charter	9-12	17796 Industrial Circle NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Spectrum High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 450-9845	484	29	16.5	16.5%	422 (87.2%)	10 (2.1%)	28 (5.8%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	92.9	19^th of 480 public high schools	96.0%	93.4	17^th of 476 public high schools	96.4%	2	47.3	47.3	75.4	75.4	65.0	65.0	$13,886
Spectrum Online High School	Public, Charter	9-12	17796 Industrial Circle NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Spectrum High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 241-8703	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ivan Sand Community High School

How many students attend Ivan Sand Community High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 104 students attended Ivan Sand Community High School.

Is Ivan Sand Community High School a good school?

Ivan Sand Community High School ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Minnesota high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Ivan Sand Community High School?

Students at Ivan Sand Community High School are 63% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What district is Ivan Sand Community High School in?

Elk River Public School District

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Ivan Sand Community High School	Public	9-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	104	8	12.4	49.0%	65 (62.5%)	11 (10.6%)	7 (6.7%)	3 (2.9%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (1.0%)	15 (14.4%)	25.3	372^nd of 480 public high schools	22.5%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	45.5	45.5			$25,381
Ivan Sand Community School- Is	Public	9-12	1232 School Street	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$3,516
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov	Public	9-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$21,021
Ivan Sand Community School Summer	Public	10-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$2,295
Fairview Program	Public	6-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3400	6	0			5 (83.3%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$4,012
Elk River Senior High	Public	9-12	900 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3434	1,602	62	25.6	22.0%	1,297 (81.0%)	84 (5.2%)	89 (5.6%)	37 (2.3%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (5.4%)	76.5	99^th of 480 public high schools	79.4%		69.9	127^th of 476 public high schools	73.3%	28	47.2	47.2	51.0	51.0	54.8	54.8	$11,811
C.O.M.P.A.S.S.	Public	12	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3400	29	3	9.6	44.8%	24 (82.8%)	3 (10.3%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)							$21,349
Online728 High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 241-3400	67	13	5.2	28.4%	56 (83.6%)	2 (3.0%)	3 (4.5%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)								(n/a)							$9,015
Spectrum High School	Public, Charter	9-12	17796 Industrial Circle NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Spectrum High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 450-9845	484	29	16.5	16.5%	422 (87.2%)	10 (2.1%)	28 (5.8%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	92.9	19^th of 480 public high schools	96.0%		93.4	17^th of 476 public high schools	96.4%	2	47.3	47.3	75.4	75.4	65.0	65.0	$13,886
Spectrum Online High School	Public, Charter	9-12	17796 Industrial Circle NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Spectrum High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 241-8703	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)