Rtr Elementary School

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

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:
373^rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,852

Students who attend Rtr Elementary School usually attend:

High:

RTR Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 262

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rtr Elementary School ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rtr Elementary School is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Rtr Elementary School employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Rtr Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rtr Public Schools 78^th 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
2010	80.80	62^nd	803	92.3%
2011	76.78	125^th	814	84.6%
2012	85.83	28^th	820	96.6%
2013	70.35	235^th	824	71.5%
2014	54.72	438^th	826	47.0%
2015	57.45	428^th	840	49.0%
2016	44.20	568^th	848	33.0%
2017	61.76	375^th	853	56.0%
2018	57.87	410^th	847	51.6%
2019	56.06	457^th	870	47.5%
2021	61.63	348^th	869	60.0%
2022	50.76	495^th	858	42.3%
2023	61.78	350^th	845	58.6%
2024	59.86	373^rd	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	432^nd	500	13.6%
2024	50.65	263^rd	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
2018	48.28	426^th	728	41.5%
2019	60.51	283^rd	740	61.8%
2021	74.06	124^th	683	81.8%
2022	38.75	429^th	663	35.3%
2023	57.74	326^th	774	57.9%
2024	38.99	522^nd	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
2018	58.26	379^th	774	51.0%
2019	61.68	338^th	787	57.1%
2021	70.33	216^th	783	72.4%
2022	56.43	393^rd	799	50.8%
2023	65.45	284^th	787	63.9%
2024	46.21	488^th	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
2018	53.18	432^nd	779	44.5%
2019	46.88	493^rd	798	38.2%
2021	46.21	497^th	784	36.6%
2022	42.20	546^th	808	32.4%
2023	57.00	366^th	799	54.2%
2024	66.92	254^th	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
2018	43.70	450^th	712	36.8%
2019	36.69	538^th	722	25.5%
2021	42.90	440^th	710	38.0%
2022	32.95	551^st	725	24.0%
2023	36.22	494^th	712	30.6%
2024	41.70	458^th	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.

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	Total
2007	229	2	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	244
2008	234	3	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	249
2009	231	4	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	241
2010	246	5	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	258
2011	247	1	2	4	0	0	2	256
2012	258	0	4	6	0	0	8	276
2013	260	0	4	4	0	0	8	276
2014	271	0	3	6	0	0	9	289
2015	281	2	6	7	0	0	5	301
2016	275	4	6	7	2	0	3	297
2017	271	5	1	11	2	0	1	291
2018	254	6	1	11	0	0	1	273
2019	248	2	1	10	0	0	5	266
2020	237	2	0	0	0	0	7	246
2021	192	0	2	9	0	0	4	207
2022	228	0	2	13	2	0	5	250
2023	242	0	2	10	0	0	7	261
2024	245	0	2	9	0	0	6	262

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
2024	262	25.5	10.2	35.5

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
2024	262	25.5	10.2	35.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rtr Elementary School

Year	Total 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 457^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 350^th 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)	79.5	65.9	13.6%
3rd Grade Math (Rtr Public Schools)	79.5	65.9	13.6%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rtr Elementary School)	61.5	52.5	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Rtr Public Schools)	61.5	52.5	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Rtr Elementary School)	60	50	10%
4th Grade Math (Rtr Public Schools)	60	50	10%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Rtr Elementary School)	51.1	40	11.1%
4th Grade Reading (Rtr Public Schools)	51.1	40	11.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Rtr Elementary School)	42.3	52.2	9.9%
5th Grade Math (Rtr Public Schools)	42.3	52.2	9.9%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Rtr Elementary School)	73.1	56.5	16.6%
5th Grade Reading (Rtr Public Schools)	73.1	56.5	16.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Rtr Elementary School)	49.1	65.2	16.2%
5th Grade Science (Rtr Public Schools)	49.1	65.2	16.2%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	266	261	1.9%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	10	10
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	248	242	2.4%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.7%	42.9%	13.2%

Schools Near Rtr Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Rtr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 County Highway 8	Tyler	56178	Lincoln County	Rtr Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 247-5913	262	26	10.2	35.5%	245 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	59.9	373^rd of 881 public elementary schools	57.7%		61.8	350^th of 845 public elementary schools	58.6%	23	55.3	40.5	52.1		49.2	42.1	45.2	64.6		51.6	66.7	66.7	$11,852
Heartland Elementary	Public	K-8	2171 100th Ave	Lake Benton	56149	Lincoln County	Pipestone Area School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 368-3250	11	2	4.7	72.7%	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$14,174
Lake Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	101 S Garfield St	Lake Benton	56149	Lincoln County	Lake Benton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 368-4241	111	12	9.0	36.0%	106 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	83.4	110^th of 881 public elementary schools	87.5%		71.6	234^th of 845 public elementary schools	72.3%	124	71.4	73.3		71.4	75.0	50.0	60.0		92.9	71.2			$11,899
Pipestone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 7th Street SW	Pipestone	56164	Pipestone County	Pipestone Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 562-6200	518	44	11.8	50.6%	345 (66.6%)	10 (1.9%)	120 (23.2%)	5 (1.0%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.6%)	51.7	472^nd of 881 public elementary schools	46.4%		62.5	340^th of 845 public elementary schools	59.8%	132	46.9	54.4	34.2		45.3	47.0	48.8	53.3		49.6	52.0	52.0	$11,769
Lynd Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	106 Saint Albans St	Lynd	56157	Lyon County	Lynd Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(507) 865-4404	98	11	9.0	57.1%	65 (66.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	24.8	691^st of 881 public elementary schools	21.6%		38	587^th of 845 public elementary schools	30.5%	104	22.2	31.3			26.5	44.4	31.3			38.2			$16,137

Frequently Asked Questions about Rtr Elementary School

Is Rtr Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Rtr Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 262 students attended Rtr Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Rtr Elementary School?

Students at Rtr Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Rtr Elementary School in?

Rtr Public Schools

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

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