Enrollment
549
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, MN
Overland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Overland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273180005401
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overland Elementary School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #25 of 25
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Overland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overland Elementary School ranks #25 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180005401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+117% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Overland Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Overland Elementary School
Overland Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester, Minnesota, enrolling 549 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Minnesota schools and 117% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.9% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 549 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 388 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #387, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students) and Century Senior High (1,608 students) alongside Overland Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Overland Elementary School compares
Overland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.3:1 | ▲ 117% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
34.3:1
students per teacher
- 117% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 26.0%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Overland Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Public School District, which includes Overland Elementary School.
$14,165
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 63.1%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Overland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~549 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Overland Elementary School
How many students attend Overland Elementary School?
Overland Elementary School has 549 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Overland Elementary School is 34.3:1, which is 117% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 118% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overland Elementary School?
38.9% of students at Overland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Overland Elementary School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overland Elementary School?
Overland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Overland Elementary School rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Overland Elementary School ranks #25 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is Overland Elementary School a good school?
Overland Elementary School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Overland Elementary School, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.
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