Deer River is located in north central Minnesota next to the Leech Lake Indian Reservation and the Chippewa National Forest.

King Elementary School has a strong reputation for high quality programs and fulfilling the mission of developing life-long learners in an ever-changing world. The staff at King Elementary are dedicated to high student achievement, creating positive school culture, and active community engagement to enhance the educational experience for all students.

At the start of each school year, grade level teams use information to determine most appropriate programming, such as Reading Recovery or Title 1 support.

King Elementary maintains a full-time school counselor who works with students experiencing social, emotional and behavioral difficulties.