- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit Lakes, MN
Rossman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rossman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271023000445
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rossman Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Detroit Lakes · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rossman Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rossman Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Detroit Lakes, MN.
School address
District: Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 271023000445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Rossman Elementary held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 271023000445 · Detroit Lakes, MN Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 14.5:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit Lakes Senior High (791 students)
Rossman Elementary held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rossman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes Senior High
791 students
- Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes Middle
617 students
- This school
Rossman Elementary
565 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
562 students
- Lincoln Early 64
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center
64 students
- Detroit Lakes 57
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
57 students
What this shows Rossman Elementary reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rossman Elementary compares
Rossman 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,880
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 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Rossman Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. reports $14,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rossman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Detroit Lakes Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rossman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rossman Elementary
How many students attend Rossman Elementary?
Rossman Elementary has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit Lakes, MN. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rossman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rossman Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Rossman Elementary?
31.2% of students at Rossman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rossman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rossman Elementary is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Detroit Lakes, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rossman Elementary?
Rossman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Rossman Elementary rank among schools in Detroit Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Rossman Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Detroit Lakes, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Detroit Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
Besides Rossman Elementary, Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. also operates Detroit Lakes Senior High (791 students), Detroit Lakes Middle (617 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (562 students). See the Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.