- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockford, MN
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273207001367
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rockford, MN.
School address
District: Rockford Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273207001367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 273207001367 · Rockford, MN Other · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 13.6:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockford Middle (487 students)
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
599 students
- Rockford Middl
Rockford Middle
487 students
- Rockford Secon
Rockford Secondary
479 students
What this shows Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet compares
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,635
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockford Public School District reports $14,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
How many students attend Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet?
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet has 599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockford, MN. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet?
29.7% of students at Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Rockford, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet?
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet rank among public schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rockford, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockford Public School District?
Besides Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet, Rockford Public School District also operates Rockford Middle (487 students) and Rockford Secondary (479 students). See the Rockford Public School District district page for the complete list.