Is Rossman Elementary a good school?

Rossman Elementary ranks 256 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rossman Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 573 students attended Rossman Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rossman Elementary?

Students at Rossman Elementary are 82% White, 12% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Rossman Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rossman Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Detroit Lakes Middle High : Detroit Lakes Senior High

Rossman Elementary

Summary:

Rossman Elementary is a public elementary school in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, serving 573 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Detroit Lakes Public School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, has a diverse student population, and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Rossman Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 57.63% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and 55.25% in MCA-III Reading, compared to 45.44% and 50.69% for the district, respectively. The school also stands out for its strong performance among Native American and special education student subgroups, ranking in the top 5 and top 200 Minnesota elementary schools in these categories. In contrast, the nearby Roosevelt Elementary, also part of the Detroit Lakes district, has lower proficiency rates across most subjects and grade levels.

Another key factor that sets Rossman Elementary apart is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Native American students (12.04%) compared to the state average. Additionally, the school maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.4, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, Rossman also serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 39.97% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, an important contextual factor to consider when analyzing the school's performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1221 Rossman Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-3899

(218) 847-9268

District: Detroit Lakes Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
256^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,099

Students who attend Rossman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Detroit Lakes Middle
High:	Detroit Lakes Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 573

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

American Indian:

12.0%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rossman Elementary ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), American Indian (12%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rossman Elementary is 14.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rossman Elementary is $11,099.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rossman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rossman Elementary 256^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Rossman Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Lakes Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Lakes Public School District 187^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Rossman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	69.56	184^th	674	72.7%
2004	59.17	313^th	676	53.7%
2005	69.87	190^th	685	72.3%
2006	78.38	100^th	756	86.8%
2007	84.77	37^th	777	95.2%
2008	82.48	63^rd	781	91.9%
2009	63.53	168^th	434	61.3%
2010	71.20	210^th	803	73.8%
2011	67.71	266^th	814	67.3%
2012	71.00	213^th	820	74.0%
2013	75.94	165^th	824	80.0%
2014	69.65	253^rd	826	69.4%
2015	64.58	324^th	840	61.4%
2016	68.78	272^nd	848	67.9%
2017	51.79	494^th	853	42.1%
2018	61.40	370^th	847	56.3%
2019	66.24	316^th	870	63.7%
2021	73.27	215^th	869	75.3%
2022	65.27	322^nd	858	62.5%
2023	68.39	272^nd	845	67.8%
2024	69.92	256^th	881	70.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rossman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.68	22^nd	98	77.6%
2019	63.00	35^th	96	63.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rossman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	72.84	94^th	463	79.7%
2019	73.17	97^th	515	81.2%
2021	62.65	124^th	417	70.3%
2022	69.19	120^th	500	76.0%
2023	67.64	127^th	524	75.8%
2024	57.74	199^th	572	65.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rossman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.98	248^th	728	65.9%
2019	69.59	190^th	740	74.3%
2021	89.26	30^th	683	95.6%
2022	82.47	56^th	663	91.6%
2023	71.69	168^th	774	78.3%
2024	71.99	173^rd	793	78.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Rossman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.92	321^st	774	58.5%
2019	66.63	279^th	787	64.5%
2021	75.20	161^st	783	79.4%
2022	61.62	335^th	799	58.1%
2023	57.36	365^th	787	53.6%
2024	59.84	332^nd	809	59.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Rossman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	57.62	382^nd	779	51.0%
2019	62.27	342^nd	798	57.1%
2021	66.30	255^th	784	67.5%
2022	64.19	291^st	808	64.0%
2023	73.27	199^th	799	75.1%
2024	73.47	193^rd	826	76.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Rossman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	78.27	2^nd	20	90.0%
2022	79.21	4^th	21	81.0%
2023	95.24	1^st	39	97.4%
2024	90.36	3^rd	42	92.9%

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Rank History for White students at Rossman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	40.50	480^th	712	32.6%
2019	47.16	417^th	722	42.2%
2021	58.64	271^st	710	61.8%
2022	50.76	379^th	725	47.7%
2023	48.38	380^th	712	46.6%
2024	49.90	367^th	730	49.7%

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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 Rossman Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	549	0	4	0	33	n/a	n/a	0	586
1989	614	0	3	2	44	n/a	n/a	0	663
1990	647	1	2	0	50	n/a	n/a	0	700
1991	444	2	4	2	20	n/a	n/a	0	472
1992	434	2	8	7	17	n/a	n/a	0	468
1993	438	1	3	6	17	n/a	n/a	0	465
1994	408	1	4	7	20	n/a	n/a	0	440
1995	351	1	3	4	32	n/a	n/a	0	391
1996	351	1	3	4	32	n/a	n/a	0	391
1997	362	0	3	4	37	n/a	n/a	0	406
1998	512	6	2	12	36	n/a	n/a	3	571
1999	467	6	2	13	42	n/a	n/a	0	530
2000	459	6	4	9	41	n/a	n/a	0	519
2001	461	3	3	9	44	n/a	n/a	0	520
2002	441	6	3	4	50	n/a	n/a	0	504
2003	441	6	3	4	50	n/a	n/a	0	504
2004	459	6	3	3	45	n/a	n/a	0	516
2005	475	3	1	2	30	n/a	n/a	0	511
2006	475	2	0	2	51	n/a	n/a	0	530
2007	495	3	4	9	60	n/a	n/a	0	571
2008	520	4	3	7	54	n/a	n/a	0	588
2009	533	2	4	4	59	n/a	n/a	0	602
2010	511	4	5	8	54	n/a	n/a	0	582
2011	502	5	4	10	46	0	6	0	573
2012	524	1	3	4	33	0	20	0	585
2013	509	3	1	9	31	0	34	0	587
2014	488	3	3	14	25	0	33	0	566
2015	491	2	4	16	30	0	39	0	582
2016	498	3	3	13	28	0	47	0	592
2017	509	4	4	14	38	0	56	0	625
2018	489	1	4	16	29	0	62	0	601
2019	492	1	5	16	32	0	70	0	616
2020	501	2	4	15	36	0	58	0	616
2021	458	2	4	6	94	0	6	0	570
2022	474	3	5	10	83	0	11	0	586
2023	467	7	5	11	69	0	14	0	573

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rossman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	586	30.3	19.3	28.2
1989	663	39.1	16.9	26.1
1990	700	38.8	18.0	22.4
1991	472	24.3	19.4	23.3
1992	468	24.4	19.1	22.4
1993	465	28.9	16.1	29
1994	440	29.6	14.9	24.8
1995	391	28.3	13.8	24
1996	391	28.3	13.8	24
1997	406	25.7	15.8	23.9
1998	571	n/a	0.0	23.9
1999	530	34.5	15.4	24.5
2000	519	36.2	14.3	31.6
2001	520	37.2	14.0	32.3
2002	504	35.7	14.1	35.5
2003	504	35.7	14.1	35.5
2004	516	39.0	13.2	33.5
2005	511	34.4	14.9	35.2
2006	530	33.9	15.6	34.5
2007	571	28.8	19.8	30.8
2008	588	34.8	16.9	35.4
2009	602	39.3	15.3	35.5
2010	582	38.5	15.1	42.6
2011	573	40.2	14.2	41.4
2012	585	40.6	14.3	38.6
2013	587	40.8	14.3	44.3
2014	566	40.7	13.8	45.1
2015	582	38.0	15.3	46.9
2016	592	37.0	16.0	40.2
2017	625	39.9	15.6	37
2018	601	40.7	14.7	31.9
2019	616	39.6	15.5	28.9
2020	616	40.9	15.0	31
2021	570	43.9	12.9	30.9
2022	586	43.2	13.5	27
2023	573	39.7	14.4	40

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 Rossman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	586	30.3	19.3	28.2
1989	663	39.1	16.9	26.1
1990	700	38.8	18.0	22.4
1991	472	24.3	19.4	23.3
1992	468	24.4	19.1	22.4
1993	465	28.9	16.1	29
1994	440	29.6	14.9	24.8
1995	391	28.3	13.8	24
1996	391	28.3	13.8	24
1997	406	25.7	15.8	23.9
1998	571	n/a	0.0	23.9
1999	530	34.5	15.4	24.5
2000	519	36.2	14.3	31.6
2001	520	37.2	14.0	32.3
2002	504	35.7	14.1	35.5
2003	504	35.7	14.1	35.5
2004	516	39.0	13.2	33.5
2005	511	34.4	14.9	35.2
2006	530	33.9	15.6	34.5
2007	571	28.8	19.8	30.8
2008	588	34.8	16.9	35.4
2009	602	39.3	15.3	35.5
2010	582	38.5	15.1	42.6
2011	573	40.2	14.2	41.4
2012	585	40.6	14.3	38.6
2013	587	40.8	14.3	44.3
2014	566	40.7	13.8	45.1
2015	582	38.0	15.3	46.9
2016	592	37.0	16.0	40.2
2017	625	39.9	15.6	37
2018	601	40.7	14.7	31.9
2019	616	39.6	15.5	28.9
2020	616	40.9	15.0	31
2021	570	43.9	12.9	30.9
2022	586	43.2	13.5	27
2023	573	39.7	14.4	40

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 Rossman Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,099

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rossman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 316^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 272^nd of 845 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rossman Elementary)	72.8	63.5	9.3%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Lakes Public School District)	72.2	59.8	12.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rossman Elementary)	60.2	53.1	7.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Detroit Lakes Public School District)	58.7	47.6	11.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Rossman Elementary)	72.1	59.4	12.7%
4th Grade Math (Detroit Lakes Public School District)	69.1	59.1	10%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Rossman Elementary)	60.6	47.5	13.1%
4th Grade Reading (Detroit Lakes Public School District)	58.5	44.9	13.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Rossman Elementary)	45.8	52	6.2%
5th Grade Math (Detroit Lakes Public School District)	42	41.5	0.5%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Rossman Elementary)	70.8	62.6	8.2%
5th Grade Reading (Detroit Lakes Public School District)	61	59.8	1.2%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Rossman Elementary)	65.6	74.5	8.9%
5th Grade Science (Detroit Lakes Public School District)	60.5	60.6	0.1%
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	616	573	7%
African American	1	7	600%
American Indian	32	69	115.6%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	16	11	31.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	492	467	5.1%
Two or More Races	70	14	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.9%	40%	11.1%

Schools Near Rossman Elementary

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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
Rossman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1221 Rossman Ave	Detroit Lakes	56501	Becker County	Detroit Lakes Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 847-9268	573	40	14.4	40.0%	467 (81.5%)	7 (1.2%)	11 (1.9%)	5 (0.9%)	69 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	69.9	256^th of 881 public elementary schools	70.9%		68.4	272^nd of 845 public elementary schools	67.8%	16	69.5	59.0	45.7		57.6	52.6	51.6	61.0		55.3	71.4	71.4	$11,099
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	510 11th Ave	Detroit Lakes	56501	Becker County	Detroit Lakes Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 847-1106	579	47	12.3	54.6%	394 (68.0%)	19 (3.3%)	23 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	126 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	58.9	388^th of 881 public elementary schools	56.0%		48.4	499^th of 845 public elementary schools	40.9%	111	71.0	63.2	42.2		58.2	40.6	43.2	56.9		47.2	50.9	50.9	$14,329
Lake Park Audubon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	601 4th St	Audubon	56511	Becker County	Lake Park Audubon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 325-0754	359	35	10.2	45.7%	302 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	59.6	375^th of 881 public elementary schools	57.4%		55.5	417^th of 845 public elementary schools	50.7%	42	66.7	54.8	51.8	17.7	46.8	47.2	41.9	75.0	54.0	54.9	55.4	55.4	$9,754
Frazee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Hickory Ave W	Frazee	56544	Becker County	Frazee-Vergas Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 334-3951	457	35	12.9	53.2%	358 (78.3%)	6 (1.3%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.1%)	71.5	240^th of 881 public elementary schools	72.8%		51.8	460^th of 845 public elementary schools	45.6%	220	81.8	68.9	50.0	47.8	61.6	63.6	46.7	68.5	46.3	55.5	58.5	58.5	$12,293

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