- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rushford, MN
Rushford-Peterson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rushford-Peterson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272829001407
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rushford-Peterson Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rushford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rushford-Peterson Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rushford-Peterson Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rushford, MN.
School address
District: Rushford-Peterson Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272829001407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Rushford-Peterson Elementary held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 272829001407 · Rushford, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 12.7:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Rushford-Peterson Senior High (237 students)
Rushford-Peterson Elementary held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rushford-Peterson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rushford-Peterson Elementary
266 students
- Rushford-Peter
Rushford-Peterson Senior High
237 students
- Rushford-Peter
Rushford-Peterson Middle
145 students
What this shows Rushford-Peterson Elementary reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rushford-Peterson Elementary compares
Rushford-Peterson 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,540
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Rushford-Peterson Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Rushford-Peterson Public Schools reports $13,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rushford-Peterson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushford-Peterson Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rushford-Peterson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rushford-Peterson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rushford-Peterson Elementary
How many students attend Rushford-Peterson Elementary?
Rushford-Peterson Elementary has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rushford, MN. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rushford-Peterson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rushford-Peterson Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 Rushford-Peterson Elementary?
32.3% of students at Rushford-Peterson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rushford-Peterson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rushford-Peterson Elementary is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Rushford, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rushford-Peterson Elementary?
Rushford-Peterson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Rushford-Peterson Elementary rank among public schools in Rushford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rushford-Peterson Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rushford, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools?
Besides Rushford-Peterson Elementary, Rushford-Peterson Public Schools also operates Rushford-Peterson Senior High (237 students) and Rushford-Peterson Middle (145 students). See the Rushford-Peterson Public Schools district page for the complete list.