Rtr Elementary School

Summary:

Rtr Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tyler, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 261 students. The school is part of the Rtr Public Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rtr Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 49.22% of Rtr Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. Similarly, 51.56% of Rtr Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to the state average of 49.85%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 10.4 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Lynd Elementary (9.7) and Pipestone Elementary (12.4), indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment.

However, Rtr Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.72%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Lake Benton Elementary, which has a more diverse student population. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 27.05% in 2020-2021 to 42.91% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and suggests a growing population of students from lower-income families. While Rtr Elementary School outperforms some nearby schools, it lags behind the higher-performing Lake Benton Elementary, indicating potential opportunities for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 111 County Highway 8
       Tyler, MN  56178-8888


(507) 247-5913

District: Rtr Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
373rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,852 Help


Students who attend Rtr Elementary School usually attend:

High:    RTR Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rtr Elementary School ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rtr Elementary School is 10.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rtr Elementary School is $11,852.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rtr Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rtr Elementary School 373rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Rtr Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rtr Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rtr Public Schools 78th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rtr Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rtr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 80.80 62nd 803 92.3%
2011 76.78 125th 814 84.6%
2012 85.83 28th 820 96.6%
2013 70.35 235th 824 71.5%
2014 54.72 438th 826 47.0%
2015 57.45 428th 840 49.0%
2016 44.20 568th 848 33.0%
2017 61.76 375th 853 56.0%
2018 57.87 410th 847 51.6%
2019 56.06 457th 870 47.5%
2021 61.63 348th 869 60.0%
2022 50.76 495th 858 42.3%
2023 61.78 350th 845 58.6%
2024 59.86 373rd 881 57.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rtr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.04 432nd 500 13.6%
2024 50.65 263rd 572 54.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rtr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.28 426th 728 41.5%
2019 60.51 283rd 740 61.8%
2021 74.06 124th 683 81.8%
2022 38.75 429th 663 35.3%
2023 57.74 326th 774 57.9%
2024 38.99 522nd 793 34.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Rtr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.26 379th 774 51.0%
2019 61.68 338th 787 57.1%
2021 70.33 216th 783 72.4%
2022 56.43 393rd 799 50.8%
2023 65.45 284th 787 63.9%
2024 46.21 488th 809 39.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rtr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.18 432nd 779 44.5%
2019 46.88 493rd 798 38.2%
2021 46.21 497th 784 36.6%
2022 42.20 546th 808 32.4%
2023 57.00 366th 799 54.2%
2024 66.92 254th 826 69.2%
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Rank History for White students at Rtr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.70 450th 712 36.8%
2019 36.69 538th 722 25.5%
2021 42.90 440th 710 38.0%
2022 32.95 551st 725 24.0%
2023 36.22 494th 712 30.6%
2024 41.70 458th 730 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rtr Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 229 2 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2008 234 3 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2009 231 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2010 246 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2011 247 1 2 4 0 0 2 0 256
2012 258 0 4 6 0 0 8 0 276
2013 260 0 4 4 0 0 8 0 276
2014 271 0 3 6 0 0 9 0 289
2015 281 2 6 7 0 0 5 0 301
2016 275 4 6 7 2 0 3 0 297
2017 271 5 1 11 2 0 1 0 291
2018 254 6 1 11 0 0 1 0 273
2019 248 2 1 10 0 0 5 0 266
2020 237 2 0 0 0 0 7 0 246
2021 192 0 2 9 0 0 4 0 207
2022 228 0 2 13 2 0 5 0 250
2023 242 0 2 10 0 0 7 0 261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rtr Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 244 19.4 12.6 41
2008 249 19.2 13.0 38.6
2009 241 20.0 12.1 38.2
2010 258 23.5 10.9 41.5
2011 256 18.0 14.1 39.8
2012 276 19.0 14.4 37
2013 276 19.8 13.8 35.9
2014 289 21.0 13.7 38.4
2015 301 21.0 14.3 29.6
2016 297 22.0 13.5 30
2017 291 23.7 12.2 27.5
2018 273 24.3 11.2 27.8
2019 266 21.7 12.2 29.7
2020 246 22.9 10.7 30.1
2021 207 20.3 10.1 27.1
2022 250 23.9 10.4 28.4
2023 261 25.4 10.2 42.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rtr Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 244 19.4 12.6 41
2008 249 19.2 13.0 38.6
2009 241 20.0 12.1 38.2
2010 258 23.5 10.9 41.5
2011 256 18.0 14.1 39.8
2012 276 19.0 14.4 37
2013 276 19.8 13.8 35.9
2014 289 21.0 13.7 38.4
2015 301 21.0 14.3 29.6
2016 297 22.0 13.5 30
2017 291 23.7 12.2 27.5
2018 273 24.3 11.2 27.8
2019 266 21.7 12.2 29.7
2020 246 22.9 10.7 30.1
2021 207 20.3 10.1 27.1
2022 250 23.9 10.4 28.4
2023 261 25.4 10.2 42.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rtr Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,852

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rtr Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 457th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 350th of 845 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rtr Elementary School)79.565.9
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Rtr Public Schools)79.565.9
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rtr Elementary School)61.552.5
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rtr Public Schools)61.552.5
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Rtr Elementary School)6050
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Rtr Public Schools)6050
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Rtr Elementary School)51.140
 11.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Rtr Public Schools)51.140
 11.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Rtr Elementary School)42.352.2
 9.9%
   5th Grade Math (Rtr Public Schools)42.352.2
 9.9%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Rtr Elementary School)73.156.5
 16.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Rtr Public Schools)73.156.5
 16.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Rtr Elementary School)49.165.2
 16.2%
   5th Grade Science (Rtr Public Schools)49.165.2
 16.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students266261
 1.9%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1010
Pacific Islander00
White248242
 2.4%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.7%42.9%
 13.2%


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Rtr Elementary School ranks 373rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Rtr Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Rtr Elementary School.

Students who attend Rtr Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : RTR Secondary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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