Enrollment
599
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockford, Minnesota, enrolling 599 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 599 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 475 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #317.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 599 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rockford Public School District also operates Rockford Middle (487 students) and Rockford Secondary (479 students) alongside Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet.
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 Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet compares
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,382
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Public School District, which includes Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet.
$14,382
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 57.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~599 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Rockford on the city page.
Is Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet a good school?
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet earns 33/100 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 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.
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