- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maple Grove, MN
Rush Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rush Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272520002522
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rush Creek Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Maple Grove · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rush Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rush Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Maple Grove, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520002522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Rush Creek Elementary held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 272520002522 · Maple Grove, MN Other · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 18.1:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students)
Rush Creek Elementary held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rush Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maple Grove Se
Maple Grove Senior High
2,453 students
- Osseo Senior H
Osseo Senior High
2,289 students
- Park Center Ib
Park Center Ib World School
2,061 students
- Maple Grove Mi
Maple Grove Middle School
1,598 students
- Osseo Middle S
Osseo Middle School
1,128 students
- This school 762
Rush Creek Elementary
762 students
What this shows Rush Creek Elementary reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rush Creek Elementary compares
Rush Creek 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 69% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Rush Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osseo Public School District reports $16,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rush Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rush Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rush Creek Elementary
How many students attend Rush Creek Elementary?
Rush Creek Elementary has 762 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maple Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rush Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rush Creek Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rush Creek Elementary?
13.4% of students at Rush Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rush Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rush Creek Elementary is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Maple Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rush Creek Elementary?
Rush Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rush Creek Elementary rank among schools in Maple Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Rush Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Maple Grove, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maple Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Osseo Public School District?
Besides Rush Creek Elementary, Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students), Osseo Senior High (2,289 students), and Park Center Ib World School (2,061 students). See the Osseo Public School District district page for the complete list.