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The County Public Works and Engineering departments have their office out of a separate facility as well, which is located off of Jackson Avenue in downtown Elk River. The County fairgrounds are also located at 13372 Business Center Drive between the county and city government campuses. Schools Schools are very important components of a successful and viable community. Elk River is fortunate to have outstanding schools. The following provides a brief description of the schools in Elk River Independent Public School District #728 Independent School District (ISD) 728 Elk River Area School District, the eight largest school district in Minnesota, is a progressive district proudly serving approximately 12,500 neighborhood students and more than 50,000 total lifelong learners in all or parts of Albertville, Dayton, Elk River, Otsego, Ramsey, Rogers, St. Michael, Zimmerman and the townships of Big Lake, Baldwin, Livonia, Nowthen, Orrock and Stanford. The District operates nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and four high schools. ISD 728 has a seven - member elected School Board with a District Office located at 815 Highway 10. ISD 728 operates a major school campus in the City of Elk River that is located on School Street 116 / Chapter 1 1 : Community Facilities Elk River Comprehensive Plan between Jackson and Proctor. The campus contains two elementary schools, two middle schools and the Elk River High School. Ivan Sand, a community alternative high school is located in this area as well. Meadowvale Elementary and Twin Lakes Elementary Schools are the only ISD 728 schools in Elk River not located on this campus. The schools are an important part of the community identity, provide for one of the largest local employers in the City, and bring people into Elk River. Schools located in the City of Elk River include: Lincoln Elementary School (Grades K -5). Lincoln Elementary School (Lincoln) is located at 600 School Street providing schooling for approximately 500 students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Meadowvale Elementary School (Grades K -5). Meadowvale Elementary School ( Meadowvale) is located at 12701 Elk Lake Road and serves approximately 640 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Parker Elementary School (Grades K -5). Parker Elementary School (Parker) is an elementary school providing schooling for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade located at 500 School Street. Twin Lakes Elementary School (Grades K -5). Twin Lakes Elementary School (Twin Lakes) is a two -story building that opened in fall of 2007 at 10051 191 st Avenue NW with students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school was designed as an energy efficient school and a green school and currently has approximately 835 students. Twin Lakes was recently named a "Minnesota School of Excellence ". Salk Middle School (Grades 6 -8). Salk Middle School (Salk) is located at 11970 Highland Road and serves over 700 students in grades 6 -8. Salk Middle School offers a core curriculum in areas of English, Math, Social Studies, and Science, as well as the areas of Art, Computer Applications, Industrial Technology and Physical Education. In addition, Salk offers Magnet specific course work (STEM Based) in English, Science and Social Studies for students who have registered for the Pre - Engineering Magnet Program in 7th and 8th grades and all students in 6th grade. VandenBerge Middle School (Grades 6 -8). VandenBerge Middle School (VMS) provides school for students in grades 6 -8 and is located at 948 Proctor Avenue. Elk River High School (Grades 9 -12). Elk River High School (ERHS) is located at 900 School Street and provides schooling for students in grades 9 -12.