- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rothsay, MN
Rothsay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rothsay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273246001400
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rothsay Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 194
- students enrolled
Rothsay Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rothsay Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273246001400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Rothsay Elementary grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 273246001400 · Rothsay, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 16.2:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Rothsay Secondary (140 students)
Rothsay Elementary grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Rothsay Elementary compares
Rothsay Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$13,182
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 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Rothsay Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Rothsay Public School District reports $13,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rothsay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothsay Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rothsay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rothsay Elementary
How many students attend Rothsay Elementary?
Rothsay Elementary has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rothsay, MN. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rothsay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rothsay Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rothsay Elementary?
30.2% of students at Rothsay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rothsay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rothsay Elementary is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Rothsay, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rothsay Elementary?
Rothsay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rothsay Public School District?
Besides Rothsay Elementary, Rothsay Public School District also operates Rothsay Secondary (140 students). See the Rothsay Public School District district page for the complete list.