- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mankato, MN
Rosa Parks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rosa Parks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271878004388
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosa Parks Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Mankato · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosa Parks Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Parks Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Mankato, MN.
School address
District: Mankato Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271878004388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Rosa Parks Elementary held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 271878004388 · Mankato, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 12.5:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mankato East Senior High (1,302 students)
Rosa Parks Elementary held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rosa Parks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mankato East S
Mankato East Senior High
1,302 students
- Mankato West S
Mankato West Senior High
1,232 students
- Prairie Winds
Prairie Winds Middle School
887 students
- Dakota Meadows
Dakota Meadows Middle School
852 students
- Hoover Element 461
Hoover Elementary
461 students
- This school 425
Rosa Parks Elementary
425 students
What this shows Rosa Parks Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosa Parks Elementary compares
Rosa Parks Elementary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$14,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
African American 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Rosa Parks Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mankato Public School District reports $14,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosa Parks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato East Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mankato West Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Meadows Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosa Parks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosa Parks Elementary
How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary?
Rosa Parks Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mankato, MN. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Rosa Parks Elementary?
58.1% of students at Rosa Parks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosa Parks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rosa Parks Elementary is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Mankato, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosa Parks Elementary?
Rosa Parks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Rosa Parks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mankato?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Parks Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Mankato, 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 Mankato on the city page.
What other schools are in Mankato Public School District?
Besides Rosa Parks Elementary, Mankato Public School District also operates Mankato East Senior High (1,302 students), Mankato West Senior High (1,232 students), and Prairie Winds Middle School (887 students). See the Mankato Public School District district page for the complete list.