Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rossman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rossman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rossman Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rossman Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rossman Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
11%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rossman Elementary School's ranking?
Rossman Elementary School is ranked #492 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rossman Elementary School often compared to?
Rossman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School, Lake Park Audubon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rossman Elementary School?
592 students attend Rossman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rossman Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rossman Elementary School?
Rossman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rossman Elementary School offer ?
Rossman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rossman Elementary School part of?
Rossman Elementary School is part of Detroit Lakes Public School District.
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