Royalton Elementary School

119 N Driftwood
Royalton, MN 56373
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Royalton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Royalton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Royalton Elementary School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Royalton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royalton Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#278 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
65-69%
45%
55-59%
51%
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Royalton Elementary School's ranking?
Royalton Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Royalton Elementary School?
402 students attend Royalton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Royalton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royalton Elementary School?
Royalton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Royalton Elementary School offer ?
Royalton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Royalton Elementary School part of?
Royalton Elementary School is part of Royalton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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