Rushford-peterson Elementary School
Tel:
(507)864-7786
- Rushford-peterson Elementary School serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Rushford-peterson Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 307 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rushford-peterson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rushford-peterson Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #439 out of 1,784 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 98% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RUSHFORD-PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rushford-peterson Elementary School is Lewiston-altura Secondary (13.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rushford-peterson Middle School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rushford-peterson Middle School (4.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rushford Rushford-peterson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 140 students
4.3 miles
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507)864-7785 4.3 6-8 140 - Houston Houston Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 242 students
9.9 miles
310 S Sherman
Houston, MN 55943
(507)896-5323 9.9 PK-6 242 - Houston Ridgeway Community School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 100 students
11.6 miles
35564 County Rd 12
Houston, MN 55943
(507)454-9566 11.6 K-5 100 - Lanesboro Lanesboro Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 183 students
12.7 miles
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507)467-2229 12.7 PK-6 183 - Lewiston Lewiston-altura Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 384 students
13.2 miles
100 County Rd 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507)522-3232 13.2 7-12 384
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