Enrollment
68
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, MN
Rps Online Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rps Online Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273180005403
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rps Online Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rps Online Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rps Online Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180005403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rps Online Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rps Online Elementary School
Rps Online Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rochester, Minnesota, enrolling 68 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.3% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 68 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 68 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students) and Century Senior High (1,608 students) alongside Rps Online Elementary School.
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 Rps Online Elementary School compares
Rps Online Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 25% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,165
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 68 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.
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 36.8%
African American 30.9%
Two or More 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Rps Online Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Public School District, which includes Rps Online Elementary School.
$14,165
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 63.1%
Federal 10.0%
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 Rps Online Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rps Online Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary 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 (~68 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rps Online Elementary School
How many students attend Rps Online Elementary School?
Rps Online Elementary School has 68 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rps Online Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rps Online Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 28% 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 Rps Online Elementary School?
43.3% of students at Rps Online Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rps Online Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rps Online Elementary School is White at 36.8% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rps Online Elementary School?
Rps Online Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rps Online Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rps Online Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
Is Rps Online Elementary School a good school?
Rps Online Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Rochester Public School District?
Besides Rps Online Elementary School, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.
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