Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
74%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet's ranking?
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet is ranked #484 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet often compared to?
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Delano Elementary School, Hanover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet?
599 students attend Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet?
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet offer ?
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet part of?
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet is part of Rockford Public School District.
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