At a glance
Reported students
322
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
230
Rochester Math & Science Elementary: 322 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 430
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Rochester Math & Science Elementary
Rochester Math & Science Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Rochester. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Rochester Math and Science Academy. NCES reports 322 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (99.7%) and multiracial (0.3%). English learners represent 29.1% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rochester Math & Science Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black99.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rochester Math and Science Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rochester Math & Science Secondary
High · Grades 07–12
230 reported students
Rochester Math & Science Online HS
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Rochester Math & Science Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Rochester Public School District | PK–05 | 600 | 1 mi |
| Lincoln K-8 School Elementary · Rochester Public School District | KG–08 | 506 | 1 mi |
| Riverside Central Elementary School Elementary · Rochester Public School District | PK–06 | 509 | 1.4 mi |
| Folwell Elementary School Elementary · Rochester Public School District | PK–05 | 352 | 1.4 mi |
| Bamber Valley Elementary School Elementary · Rochester Public School District | PK–06 | 599 | 1.7 mi |
| Longfellow Elementary School Elementary · Rochester Public School District | PK–05 | 265 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Math & Science Elementary
What grades does Rochester Math & Science Elementary serve?
Rochester Math & Science Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rochester Math and Science Academy.
How many students attend Rochester Math & Science Elementary?
Rochester Math & Science Elementary reported 322 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 430 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rochester Math & Science Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 322 students and 20.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rochester Math & Science Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rochester Math & Science Elementary is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Rochester Math & Science Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rochester Math & Science Elementary in?
Rochester Math & Science Elementary is part of Rochester Math and Science Academy, based in Rochester, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rochester Math & Science Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Elementary School (1 mi), Lincoln K-8 School (1 mi), Riverside Central Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.