Overland Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Overland Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Overland Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
24%
12%
White
45%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Overland Elementary School?
468 students attend Overland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Overland Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overland Elementary School?
Overland Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Overland Elementary School offer ?
Overland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Overland Elementary School part of?
Overland Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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