Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet

7650 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
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 (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rockford, MN, covering approximately 43.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles to the furthest edge.
  • 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)
Total Students
599 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#484 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

54%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
13%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
74%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
26%
0.43

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
22.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Red and White
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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rockford, MN, covering approximately 43.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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