Serving 60 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rps Online Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rps Online Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Rps Online Elementary School's student population of 60 students has declined by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rps Online Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rps Online 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#816 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
17%
12%
White
47%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rps Online Elementary School's ranking?
Rps Online Elementary School is ranked #816 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rps Online Elementary School?
60 students attend Rps Online Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Rps Online Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rps Online Elementary School?
Rps Online Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rps Online Elementary School offer ?
Rps Online Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rps Online Elementary School part of?
Rps Online Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Rps Online Elementary School located?
Rps Online Elementary School is located in the Historic Southwest neighborhood of Rochester, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in Historic Southwest.
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