Enrollment
596
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodbury, MN
Red Rock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Red Rock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273381003103
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Rock Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Rock Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Rock Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Woodbury, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381003103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Rock Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Rock Elementary
Red Rock Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Woodbury, Minnesota, enrolling 596 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 596 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 323 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 61/100).
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students) and Park High School (1,992 students) alongside Red Rock Elementary.
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 Red Rock Elementary compares
Red Rock Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,382
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 58.6%
Asian 17.6%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Red Rock Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Washington County Schools, which includes Red Rock Elementary.
$13,382
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 59.0%
Federal 6.9%
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 Red Rock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Rock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Red Rock Elementary
How many students attend Red Rock Elementary?
Red Rock Elementary has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodbury, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Rock Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Rock Elementary?
13.0% of students at Red Rock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Rock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Rock Elementary is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Woodbury, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Rock Elementary?
Red Rock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Rock Elementary rank among elementary schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Rock Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Woodbury, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woodbury on the city page.
Is Red Rock Elementary a good school?
Red Rock Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 South Washington County Schools?
Besides Red Rock Elementary, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.
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