- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Andover, MN
Rum River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rum River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270318003058
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rum River Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rum River Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rum River Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Andover, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318003058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Rum River Elementary held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 54.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 270318003058 · Andover, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 15.2:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
Rum River Elementary held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 54.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rum River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- Anoka High Sch
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- This school 850
Rum River Elementary
850 students
What this shows Rum River Elementary reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rum River Elementary compares
Rum River 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 58% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,130
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 4.7%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Rum River Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rum River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rum River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~850 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rum River Elementary
How many students attend Rum River Elementary?
Rum River Elementary has 850 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Andover, MN. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rum River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rum River Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Rum River Elementary?
18.0% of students at Rum River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rum River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rum River Elementary is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Andover, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rum River Elementary?
Rum River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rum River Elementary rank among elementary schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Rum River Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Andover, 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 Andover on the city page.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Rum River Elementary, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.