Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elton Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elton Hills Elementary serves the southwest part of Rochester, MN, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 2.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elton Hills Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
24 teachers
School Motto
Welcome to Elton Hills!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elton Hills Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
51%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elton Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Elton Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bishop Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Elton Hills Elementary School?
308 students attend Elton Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Elton Hills Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Elton Hills Elementary School offer ?
Elton Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elton Hills Elementary School part of?
Elton Hills Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Elton Hills Elementary School located?
Elton Hills Elementary School is located in the Elton Hills neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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