Enrollment
266
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rushford-Peterson Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rushford-Peterson Elementary
Rushford-Peterson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rushford, Minnesota, enrolling 266 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 266 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rushford-Peterson Public Schools also operates Rushford-Peterson Senior High (237 students) and Rushford-Peterson Middle (145 students) alongside Rushford-Peterson Elementary.
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 Rushford-Peterson Elementary compares
Rushford-Peterson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rushford-Peterson Public Schools, which includes Rushford-Peterson Elementary.
$13,221
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 73.5%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other 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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Rushford on the city page.
Is Rushford-Peterson Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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