Rushford-peterson Elementary School

1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rushford-peterson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rushford-peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Rushford-peterson Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
243 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Rushford-peterson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rushford-peterson Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#460 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
45%
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50-54%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
92%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Rushford-peterson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rushford-peterson Elementary School's ranking?
Rushford-peterson Elementary School is ranked #460 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rushford-peterson Elementary School often compared to?
Rushford-peterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lanesboro Elementary School, Mabel-canton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Rushford-peterson Elementary School?
243 students attend Rushford-peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rushford-peterson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rushford-peterson Elementary School?
Rushford-peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rushford-peterson Elementary School offer ?
Rushford-peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rushford-peterson Elementary School part of?
Rushford-peterson Elementary School is part of Rushford-Peterson Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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