Rushford-Peterson Elementary

Summary:

Rushford-Peterson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Rushford, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 254. The school is part of the Rushford-Peterson Public Schools district, which is ranked 126 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rushford-Peterson Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science assessments across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall proficiency rates were 62.1% in Math, 56.45% in Reading, and 56.41% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade Math, where proficiency rates exceed 60%. However, the school's performance for female students and white students is relatively lower, ranking in the middle 50% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Rushford-Peterson Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.55%) compared to the state average, with a lower percentage of minority students. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rates have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 23.87% to 43.31%, which is lower than the state average. This suggests that the socioeconomic composition of the student population may be changing, which could have implications for the school's resource allocation and support services. Overall, Rushford-Peterson Elementary is a high-performing school that consistently outperforms state and district averages, but it may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of its female and white student subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 Pine Meadows Lane
       Rushford, MN  55971-0627


(507) 864-7785

District: Rushford-Peterson Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
241st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,587 Help


Students who attend Rushford-Peterson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rushford-Peterson Middle
High:    Rushford-Peterson Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rushford-Peterson Elementary ranks better than 72.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rushford-Peterson Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rushford-Peterson Elementary is $11,587.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rushford-Peterson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rushford-Peterson Elementary 241st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Rushford-Peterson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rushford-Peterson Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rushford-Peterson Public Schools 126th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rushford-Peterson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rushford-Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.42 454th 674 32.6%
2004 58.16 321st 676 52.5%
2005 57.99 334th 685 51.2%
2006 60.05 339th 756 55.2%
2007 53.30 443rd 777 43.0%
2008 59.23 366th 781 53.1%
2009 55.14 222nd 434 48.8%
2010 74.01 158th 803 80.3%
2011 66.12 290th 814 64.4%
2012 67.74 271st 820 67.0%
2013 69.30 246th 824 70.1%
2014 59.16 395th 826 52.2%
2015 71.40 240th 840 71.4%
2016 64.30 327th 848 61.4%
2017 78.42 140th 853 83.6%
2018 67.36 286th 847 66.2%
2019 58.85 423rd 870 51.4%
2021 60.93 363rd 869 58.2%
2022 60.05 371st 858 56.8%
2023 61.57 352nd 845 58.3%
2024 71.42 241st 881 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rushford-Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.82 202nd 728 72.3%
2019 58.89 302nd 740 59.2%
2021 78.04 88th 683 87.1%
2022 56.68 282nd 663 57.5%
2023 66.73 225th 774 70.9%
2024 72.59 161st 793 79.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rushford-Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.36 345th 774 55.4%
2019 56.86 413th 787 47.5%
2021 56.34 381st 783 51.3%
2022 50.26 444th 799 44.4%
2023 54.31 398th 787 49.4%
2024 68.77 248th 809 69.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Rushford-Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.40 240th 779 69.2%
2019 57.95 398th 798 50.1%
2021 59.34 339th 784 56.8%
2022 62.22 316th 808 60.9%
2023 61.37 317th 799 60.3%
2024 68.77 233rd 826 71.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rushford-Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.17 454th 712 36.2%
2019 36.24 542nd 722 24.9%
2021 36.02 517th 710 27.2%
2022 40.80 465th 725 35.9%
2023 41.67 442nd 712 37.9%
2024 50.40 363rd 730 50.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Rushford-Peterson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 415 415
1993 350 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 365 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 341 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1996 341 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1997 314 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1998 313 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 10 329
1999 319 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2000 300 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2001 292 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 286 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2003 286 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2004 287 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 289 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2006 289 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2007 295 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2008 295 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2009 290 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2010 295 2 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2011 283 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 290
2012 297 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 301
2013 298 4 1 1 0 0 2 0 306
2014 294 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 299
2015 294 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 299
2016 305 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 309
2017 300 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 307
2018 301 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 311
2019 306 0 1 7 0 0 9 0 323
2020 285 1 1 6 0 0 8 0 301
2021 259 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 272
2022 224 1 2 9 0 0 7 0 243
2023 230 1 3 13 0 0 7 0 254

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 Rushford-Peterson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 415 28.4 14.6 0
1993 356 24.8 14.4 21.9
1994 371 19.9 18.6 30.2
1995 345 24.3 14.2 20.6
1996 345 24.3 14.2 20.6
1997 318 20.0 15.9 15.7
1998 329 n/a 0.0 19.7
1999 324 23.0 14.1 18.8
2000 302 20.8 14.5 33.4
2001 293 19.1 15.3 32.1
2002 289 19.6 14.7 34.9
2003 289 19.6 14.7 34.9
2004 290 18.5 15.7 37.6
2005 297 19.1 15.5 33.7
2006 296 19.6 15.1 35.1
2007 305 20.0 15.3 36.4
2008 304 23.1 13.2 53.3
2009 300 22.5 13.3 44
2010 306 24.4 12.4 54.2
2011 290 26.8 10.8 53.8
2012 301 23.8 12.6 53.8
2013 306 24.0 12.7 46.1
2014 299 23.0 12.9 47.5
2015 299 24.0 12.4 39.5
2016 309 24.0 12.8 33.3
2017 307 25.2 12.1 36.2
2018 311 25.9 11.9 33.8
2019 323 26.2 12.2 31
2020 301 23.8 12.6 26.6
2021 272 23.4 11.5 32.7
2022 243 23.8 10.1 23.9
2023 254 21.5 11.7 43.3

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 Rushford-Peterson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 415 28.4 14.6 0
1993 356 24.8 14.4 21.9
1994 371 19.9 18.6 30.2
1995 345 24.3 14.2 20.6
1996 345 24.3 14.2 20.6
1997 318 20.0 15.9 15.7
1998 329 n/a 0.0 19.7
1999 324 23.0 14.1 18.8
2000 302 20.8 14.5 33.4
2001 293 19.1 15.3 32.1
2002 289 19.6 14.7 34.9
2003 289 19.6 14.7 34.9
2004 290 18.5 15.7 37.6
2005 297 19.1 15.5 33.7
2006 296 19.6 15.1 35.1
2007 305 20.0 15.3 36.4
2008 304 23.1 13.2 53.3
2009 300 22.5 13.3 44
2010 306 24.4 12.4 54.2
2011 290 26.8 10.8 53.8
2012 301 23.8 12.6 53.8
2013 306 24.0 12.7 46.1
2014 299 23.0 12.9 47.5
2015 299 24.0 12.4 39.5
2016 309 24.0 12.8 33.3
2017 307 25.2 12.1 36.2
2018 311 25.9 11.9 33.8
2019 323 26.2 12.2 31
2020 301 23.8 12.6 26.6
2021 272 23.4 11.5 32.7
2022 243 23.8 10.1 23.9
2023 254 21.5 11.7 43.3

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 Rushford-Peterson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,587

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rushford-Peterson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 423rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 352nd of 845 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Elementary)74.667.4
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)74.667.4
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Elementary)58.258.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)58.258.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Elementary)63.373
 9.6%
   4th Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)63.373
 9.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Elementary)61.746
 15.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)61.746
 15.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Elementary)36.831.8
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)36.831.8
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Elementary)72.154.6
 17.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)72.154.6
 17.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Rushford-Peterson Elementary)55.952.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)55.952.3
 3.6%
   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 Students323254
 21.4%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic713
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White306230
 24.8%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31%43.3%
 12.3%


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Students at Rushford-Peterson Elementary are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Rushford-Peterson Elementary ranks 241st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rushford-Peterson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rushford-Peterson Middle
High : Rushford-Peterson Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Rushford-Peterson Elementary.


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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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