Is Rosa Parks Elementary a good school?

Rosa Parks Elementary ranks 594 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Rosa Parks Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rosa Parks Elementary?

Students at Rosa Parks Elementary are 53% White, 23% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Rosa Parks Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rosa Parks Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Prairie Winds Middle School High : Mankato East Senior High

Rosa Parks Elementary

Summary:

Rosa Parks Elementary is a public elementary school in Mankato, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Mankato Public School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted in recent years.

While Rosa Parks Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, the school has shown some positive trends in recent years. Its student performance on MCA-III assessments is generally below the district and state averages in math, reading, and science, particularly for White students. However, the school has a strong program for English Language Learners, ranking in the top 10% of Minnesota elementary schools in this category. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.13% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the district average.

Compared to nearby schools in the Mankato Public School District, such as Eagle Lake Elementary, Hoover Elementary, and Franklin Elementary, Rosa Parks Elementary generally underperforms on academic measures. However, the school has shown some positive trends in student performance, with the percentage of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math increasing from 47.75% in 2021-2022 to 49.3% in 2022-2023. With targeted interventions and a focus on best practices from higher-performing nearby schools, Rosa Parks Elementary can work to improve student outcomes and better serve its diverse community.

Detail:

Public K-5

1001 Heron Dr
Mankato, MN 56001-8922

(507) 387-7672

District: Mankato Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
594^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,596

Students who attend Rosa Parks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Prairie Winds Middle School
High:	Mankato East Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 416

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.4%

African American:

23.1%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rosa Parks Elementary ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), African American (23.1%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary is 11.7, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Rosa Parks Elementary employs 35.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rosa Parks Elementary is $11,596. 5 elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rosa Parks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rosa Parks Elementary 594^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Rosa Parks Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Mankato Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mankato Public School District 121^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2011	60.31	382^nd	814	53.1%
2012	62.91	353^rd	820	57.0%
2013	50.31	490^th	824	40.5%
2014	61.12	374^th	826	54.7%
2015	56.39	444^th	840	47.1%
2016	61.08	373^rd	848	56.0%
2017	41.15	592^nd	853	30.6%
2018	38.65	607^th	847	28.3%
2019	44.92	569^th	870	34.6%
2021	52.89	476^th	869	45.2%
2022	42.00	568^th	858	33.8%
2023	46.56	513^th	845	39.3%
2024	37.95	594^th	881	32.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	24.33	218^th	242	9.9%
2019	46.20	106^th	239	55.6%
2022	52.31	97^th	256	62.1%
2023	75.57	29^th	276	89.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	17.00	404^th	463	12.7%
2019	26.47	406^th	515	21.2%
2021	25.54	348^th	417	16.5%
2022	18.15	449^th	500	10.2%
2023	18.49	461^st	524	12.0%
2024	16.22	519^th	572	9.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	20.54	638^th	728	12.4%
2019	35.26	535^th	740	27.7%
2021	49.04	367^th	683	46.3%
2022	35.33	450^th	663	32.1%
2023	54.45	358^th	774	53.7%
2024	41.09	504^th	793	36.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	37.39	567^th	774	26.7%
2019	46.71	505^th	787	35.8%
2021	45.95	497^th	783	36.5%
2022	44.98	490^th	799	38.7%
2023	43.91	499^th	787	36.6%
2024	34.03	577^th	809	28.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	38.85	562^nd	779	27.9%
2019	42.62	534^th	798	33.1%
2021	54.91	395^th	784	49.6%
2022	37.38	579^th	808	28.3%
2023	45.96	484^th	799	39.4%
2024	40.40	542^nd	826	34.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	27.21	210^th	266	21.1%
2019	39.10	181^st	283	36.0%
2021	44.81	122^nd	227	46.3%
2022	38.40	181^st	282	35.8%
2023	58.74	95^th	279	65.9%
2024	35.71	199^th	310	35.8%

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Rank History for White students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	29.51	576^th	712	19.1%
2019	39.82	504^th	722	30.2%
2021	55.30	300^th	710	57.7%
2022	33.08	548^th	725	24.4%
2023	28.89	570^th	712	19.9%
2024	31.73	556^th	730	23.8%

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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 Rosa Parks Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	256	28	7	20	1	5	317
2012	281	20	6	21	0	4	332
2013	317	33	20	28	1	14	413
2014	332	40	25	27	2	20	446
2015	349	33	29	31	1	23	466
2016	358	41	29	32	1	33	494
2017	369	61	17	41	5	34	527
2018	349	62	16	39	2	36	504
2019	357	76	14	28	3	33	511
2020	333	91	16	31	4	33	508
2021	273	99	14	35	6	35	462
2022	266	89	15	36	6	38	450
2023	241	102	15	32	6	38	434
2024	222	96	17	39	8	34	416

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 Rosa Parks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	317	20.5	15.4	40.7
2012	332	23.1	14.3	40.7
2013	413	24.7	16.7	44.3
2014	446	28.0	15.9	40.8
2015	466	31.0	15.0	40.8
2016	494	35.0	14.1	40.7
2017	527	36.5	14.4	44.8
2018	504	38.3	13.1	44.6
2019	511	39.0	13.0	47
2020	508	41.1	12.3	46.5
2021	462	39.8	11.6	46.5
2022	450	35.7	12.5	44.2
2023	434	34.9	12.4	63.1
2024	416	35.3	11.7	60.1

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 Rosa Parks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	317	20.5	15.4	40.7
2012	332	23.1	14.3	40.7
2013	413	24.7	16.7	44.3
2014	446	28.0	15.9	40.8
2015	466	31.0	15.0	40.8
2016	494	35.0	14.1	40.7
2017	527	36.5	14.4	44.8
2018	504	38.3	13.1	44.6
2019	511	39.0	13.0	47
2020	508	41.1	12.3	46.5
2021	462	39.8	11.6	46.5
2022	450	35.7	12.5	44.2
2023	434	34.9	12.4	63.1
2024	416	35.3	11.7	60.1

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 Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,596

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rosa Parks Elementary

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 569^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 513^th of 845 Elementary schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rosa Parks Elementary)	74.7	62	12.7%
3rd Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)	72.4	69.1	3.3%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rosa Parks Elementary)	59	49.4	9.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)	61.2	54.9	6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Rosa Parks Elementary)	43.4	38.2	5.1%
4th Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)	71.4	68.2	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Rosa Parks Elementary)	38.1	35.3	2.8%
4th Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)	62.6	52.1	10.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Rosa Parks Elementary)	46.6	45.5	1.1%
5th Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)	60.6	62	1.4%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Rosa Parks Elementary)	65.1	58.2	6.8%
5th Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)	72.2	70.7	1.5%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Rosa Parks Elementary)	43.7	31.8	11.9%
5th Grade Science (Mankato Public School District)	50.1	48.3	1.8%
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	511	434	15.1%
African American	76	102	34.2%
American Indian	3	6	100%
Asian	14	15	7.1%
Hispanic	28	32	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	357	241	32.5%
Two or More Races	33	38	15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47%	63.1%	16.2%

Schools Near Rosa Parks 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 All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Rosa Parks Elementary	Public	K-5	1001 Heron Dr	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 387-7672	416	35	11.7	60.1%	222 (53.4%)	96 (23.1%)	39 (9.4%)	17 (4.1%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.2%)	37.9	594^th of 881 public elementary schools	32.6%		46.6	513^th of 845 public elementary schools	39.3%	81	53.3	51.3	34.4	46.6	36.7	37.0	47.0	40.1	30.2	30.2	$11,596
Mankato Schools Center for Learning	Public	PK	15 Map Dr	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 625-4620	17	0	100.0	64.7%	6 (35.3%)	4 (23.5%)	1 (5.9%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (29.4%)								(n/a)
Jefferson Elementary	Public	K-5	100 James Ave	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 388-5480	187	15	12.6	40.6%	144 (77.0%)	15 (8.0%)	7 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (9.1%)	59.4	379^th of 881 public elementary schools	57.0%		77.6	170^th of 845 public elementary schools	79.9%	209	51.4	54.8	48.3	51.6	48.7	54.8	72.4	57.7	37.9	37.9	$11,943
Washington Elementary	Public	K-5	1100 Anderson Dr	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 345-3059	370	25	14.6	43.2%	231 (62.4%)	59 (15.9%)	40 (10.8%)	16 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.9%)	74.7	206^th of 881 public elementary schools	76.6%		58.3	388^th of 845 public elementary schools	54.1%	182	83.0	76.3	61.0	73.1	64.8	52.5	59.3	58.7	42.1	42.1	$11,470
Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 E Main St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 387-2122	363	24	14.8	53.4%	202 (55.6%)	69 (19.0%)	44 (12.1%)	13 (3.6%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	29 (8.0%)	76.9	172^nd of 881 public elementary schools	80.5%		69.8	254^th of 845 public elementary schools	69.9%	82	70.4	87.5	71.4	76.7	54.6	57.1	71.4	60.6	38.8	38.8	$12,284
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	K-5	300 W 6th St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 345-4285	319	24	13.0	45.1%	224 (70.2%)	43 (13.5%)	27 (8.5%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	76.4	178^th of 881 public elementary schools	79.8%		78.7	159^th of 845 public elementary schools	81.2%	19	76.4	70.2	66.7	71.2	50.9	67.4	72.6	63.2	40.0	40.0	$12,110
Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 N Broad St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 345-4287	430	32	13.6	61.6%	236 (54.9%)	93 (21.6%)	47 (10.9%)	10 (2.3%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (8.8%)	80.4	139^th of 881 public elementary schools	84.2%		84	104^th of 845 public elementary schools	87.7%	35	90.1	78.9	70.6	80.0	81.7	66.2	63.8	70.6	32.9	32.9	$12,553
Bridges Community Elementary	Public	K-5	320 Garfield Ave	North Mankato	56003	Nicollet County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-2800	250	16	15.9	22.8%	206 (82.4%)	7 (2.8%)	16 (6.4%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.0%)	84.3	100^th of 881 public elementary schools	88.6%		88.5	53^rd of 845 public elementary schools	93.7%	47	78.6	60.0	72.1	70.8	65.1	51.4	83.7	67.8	69.8	69.8	$12,880
Monroe Elementary	Public	K-5	441 Monroe Ave	North Mankato	56003	Nicollet County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 387-7889	405	28	14.3	42.2%	291 (71.9%)	45 (11.1%)	34 (8.4%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.4%)	55.2	434^th of 881 public elementary schools	50.7%		62	344^th of 845 public elementary schools	59.3%	90	58.8	60.3	45.5	54.2	47.1	56.9	50.7	51.2	36.4	36.4	$10,983
Hoover Elementary	Public	K-5	1524 Hoover Dr	North Mankato	56003	Nicollet County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 388-5202	493	31	16.0	32.0%	367 (74.4%)	55 (11.2%)	31 (6.3%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.1%)	53.7	447^th of 881 public elementary schools	49.3%		62.2	343^rd of 845 public elementary schools	59.4%	104	55.7	59.0	53.8	56.4	36.2	48.0	57.5	47.8	35.0	35.0	$10,759

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