Is Rothsay Elementary a good school?

Rothsay Elementary ranks 254 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rothsay Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 179 students attended Rothsay Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rothsay Elementary?

Students at Rothsay Elementary are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Rothsay Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rothsay Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Rothsay Secondary

Rothsay Elementary

Summary:

Rothsay Elementary is a public elementary school serving 169 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Rothsay, Minnesota. This school consistently outperforms the state average in both math and reading proficiency, with particularly strong performance in 3rd grade math. Rothsay Elementary also stands out for its high achievement among female students and students from low-income backgrounds.

Rothsay Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its performance on the MCA-III assessments. In 2023-2024, 57.14% of Rothsay students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was an impressive 77.78%, well above the state's 58.79%. Rothsay Elementary also excels in reading, with 59.52% of students proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 49.85%. The school's strong performance extends to specific student subgroups, ranking 225 out of 787 Minnesota elementary schools for its female students and 168 out of 793 for its low-income students, both earning 4-star ratings.

Compared to nearby schools, Rothsay Elementary generally outperforms the Fergus Falls Public School District, which includes Cleveland Elementary, iQ Academy K-5, Adams Elementary, and McKinley Elementary. Barnesville Elementary, located about 13 miles away, is another high-performing school that is comparable to Rothsay in terms of academic achievement and student demographics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579-8888

(218) 867-2116

District: Rothsay Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
254^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,888

Students who attend Rothsay Elementary usually attend:

High:

Rothsay Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 179

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rothsay Elementary ranks better than 71.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rothsay Elementary is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Rothsay Elementary employs 13.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rothsay Elementary is $10,888.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rothsay Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rothsay Elementary 254^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Rothsay Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

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Rothsay Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rothsay Public School District 169^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rothsay Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rothsay Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	86.10	30^th	674	95.5%
2004	62.82	265^th	676	60.8%
2005	74.81	130^th	685	81.0%
2006	63.03	297^th	756	60.7%
2007	72.02	176^th	777	77.3%
2008	53.00	445^th	781	43.0%
2010	57.68	420^th	803	47.7%
2011	55.78	443^rd	814	45.6%
2012	71.90	203^rd	820	75.2%
2013	72.76	206^th	824	75.0%
2014	55.88	431^st	826	47.8%
2015	59.01	402^nd	840	52.1%
2016	47.41	534^th	848	37.0%
2017	36.83	621^st	853	27.2%
2018	33.79	637^th	847	24.8%
2019	58.08	438^th	870	49.7%
2021	71.43	239^th	869	72.5%
2022	71.94	242^nd	858	71.8%
2023	57.02	403^rd	845	52.3%
2024	70.26	254^th	881	71.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rothsay Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	36.22	529^th	728	27.3%
2019	80.08	75^th	740	89.9%
2022	74.40	114^th	663	82.8%
2023	59.44	305^th	774	60.6%
2024	72.16	168^th	793	78.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Rothsay Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	35.17	581^st	774	24.9%
2019	53.18	453^rd	787	42.4%
2021	68.36	238^th	783	69.6%
2022	70.01	238^th	799	70.2%
2023	70.58	225^th	787	71.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Rothsay Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	32.92	595^th	779	23.6%
2019	56.56	412^th	798	48.4%
2021	62.48	305^th	784	61.1%
2022	81.45	104^th	808	87.1%
2023	41.29	531^st	799	33.5%
2024	53.93	416^th	826	49.6%

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Rank History for White students at Rothsay Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	14.91	676^th	712	5.1%
2019	41.55	483^rd	722	33.1%
2021	51.99	330^th	710	53.5%
2022	52.62	350^th	725	51.7%
2023	35.65	500^th	712	29.8%
2024	54.70	319^th	730	56.3%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rothsay Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	147	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1989	142	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1990	138	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1991	144	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1992	135	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1993	118	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	125
1994	120	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	127
1995	101	0	3	11	n/a	n/a	0	115
1996	101	0	3	11	n/a	n/a	0	115
1997	127	1	3	8	n/a	n/a	0	139
1998	121	1	4	6	n/a	n/a	1	133
1999	135	1	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	151
2000	126	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	134
2001	129	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	137
2002	120	3	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	135
2003	120	3	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	135
2004	108	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2005	94	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2006	92	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	100
2007	100	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	104
2008	104	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	108
2009	104	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	108
2010	98	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	103
2011	101	4	3	1	0	0	0	109
2012	124	4	3	1	0	1	0	133
2013	142	4	4	0	0	1	0	151
2014	148	6	4	0	0	1	0	159
2015	156	3	6	0	0	0	0	165
2016	177	4	5	0	0	0	0	186
2017	186	1	6	1	0	0	0	194
2018	181	1	8	1	0	0	0	191
2019	175	4	6	0	0	2	0	187
2020	171	4	1	2	0	1	0	179
2021	159	2	5	2	0	4	0	172
2022	162	1	4	3	0	5	0	175
2023	157	1	8	2	0	1	0	169
2024	170	1	5	1	0	2	0	179

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 Rothsay Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	147	8.5	17.2	25.2
1989	142	9.5	14.9	19
1990	139	8.1	17.1	18.7
1991	144	8.6	16.7	22.9
1992	135	9.4	14.3	24.4
1993	125	9.8	12.8	19.2
1994	127	10.3	12.3	17.3
1995	115	8.4	13.7	19.1
1996	115	8.4	13.7	19.1
1997	139	8.4	16.5	28.8
1998	133	n/a	0.0	22
1999	151	11.8	12.8	36.4
2000	134	10.5	12.8	50.7
2001	137	9.5	14.4	42.3
2002	135	9.0	15.0	46.7
2003	135	9.0	15.0	46.7
2004	119	9.2	12.9	55.5
2005	100	8.5	11.8	38
2006	100	7.4	13.5	45
2007	104	7.3	14.2	43.3
2008	108	7.0	15.4	45.4
2009	108	7.6	14.2	39.8
2010	103	8.3	12.2	41.7
2011	109	9.3	11.6	43.1
2012	133	10.5	12.6	42.9
2013	151	11.6	12.9	46.4
2014	159	13.5	11.7	39.6
2015	165	13.0	12.6	46.1
2016	186	14.0	13.2	47.8
2017	194	13.5	14.3	44.8
2018	191	13.8	13.8	36.6
2019	187	14.1	13.1	39.6
2020	179	13.4	13.3	40.2
2021	172	11.8	14.5	34.3
2022	175	11.8	14.7	30.9
2023	169	12.8	13.1	40.8
2024	179	13.3	13.4	36.9

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 Rothsay Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	147	8.5	17.2	25.2
1989	142	9.5	14.9	19
1990	139	8.1	17.1	18.7
1991	144	8.6	16.7	22.9
1992	135	9.4	14.3	24.4
1993	125	9.8	12.8	19.2
1994	127	10.3	12.3	17.3
1995	115	8.4	13.7	19.1
1996	115	8.4	13.7	19.1
1997	139	8.4	16.5	28.8
1998	133	n/a	0.0	22
1999	151	11.8	12.8	36.4
2000	134	10.5	12.8	50.7
2001	137	9.5	14.4	42.3
2002	135	9.0	15.0	46.7
2003	135	9.0	15.0	46.7
2004	119	9.2	12.9	55.5
2005	100	8.5	11.8	38
2006	100	7.4	13.5	45
2007	104	7.3	14.2	43.3
2008	108	7.0	15.4	45.4
2009	108	7.6	14.2	39.8
2010	103	8.3	12.2	41.7
2011	109	9.3	11.6	43.1
2012	133	10.5	12.6	42.9
2013	151	11.6	12.9	46.4
2014	159	13.5	11.7	39.6
2015	165	13.0	12.6	46.1
2016	186	14.0	13.2	47.8
2017	194	13.5	14.3	44.8
2018	191	13.8	13.8	36.6
2019	187	14.1	13.1	39.6
2020	179	13.4	13.3	40.2
2021	172	11.8	14.5	34.3
2022	175	11.8	14.7	30.9
2023	169	12.8	13.1	40.8
2024	179	13.3	13.4	36.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rothsay Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,888

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rothsay Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 438^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 403^rd of 845 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rothsay Elementary)	85.7	59.3	26.5%
3rd Grade Math (Rothsay Public School District)	85.7	59.3	26.5%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rothsay Elementary)	61.9	48.2	13.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Rothsay Public School District)	61.9	48.2	13.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Rothsay Elementary)	75	56.3	18.8%
4th Grade Math (Rothsay Public School District)	75	56.3	18.8%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Rothsay Elementary)	58.3	37.5	20.8%
4th Grade Reading (Rothsay Public School District)	58.3	37.5	20.8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Rothsay Elementary)	56	45.8	10.2%
5th Grade Math (Rothsay Public School District)	56	45.8	10.2%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Rothsay Elementary)	44	58.3	14.3%
5th Grade Reading (Rothsay Public School District)	44	58.3	14.3%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Rothsay Elementary)	60	41.7	18.3%
5th Grade Science (Rothsay Public School District)	60	41.7	18.3%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Rothsay Elementary)	33.3	50	16.7%
6th Grade Math (Rothsay Public School District)	33.3	50	16.7%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Rothsay Elementary)	66.7	55	11.7%
6th Grade Reading (Rothsay Public School District)	66.7	55	11.7%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	187	169	9.6%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	175	157	10.3%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.6%	40.8%	1.3%

Schools Near Rothsay Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Rothsay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2040 County Road 52	Rothsay	56579	Wilkin County	Rothsay Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 867-2116	179	13	13.4	36.9%	170 (95.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	70.3	254^th of 881 public elementary schools	71.2%		57	403^rd of 845 public elementary schools	52.3%	149	77.8	60.0	43.8	48.0	57.1	55.6	52.0	62.5	68.0	59.5	43.8	43.8	$10,888
Viking Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1 Viking Dr	Pelican Rapids	56572	Otter Tail County	Pelican Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 863-2911	460	41	11.2	61.3%	234 (50.9%)	37 (8.0%)	167 (36.3%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	52	470^th of 881 public elementary schools	46.7%		45.8	523^rd of 845 public elementary schools	38.1%	53	52.2	62.8	54.2	33.9	50.4	41.8	43.1	57.6	37.3	44.9	47.5	47.5	$11,438
Barnesville Elementary	Public	K-6	310 5th St SE	Barnesville	56514	Clay County	Barnesville Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 354-2300	496	31	15.7	24.4%	461 (92.9%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	77.8	165^th of 881 public elementary schools	81.3%		77.7	169^th of 845 public elementary schools	80.0%	4	75.0	72.6	46.6	52.9	62.1	57.9	65.8	61.6	63.2	62.1	60.3	60.3	$10,114
Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp Educational	Public	PK	724 W Laurel St	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Area Sp. Education Coop.	No	No	No	No	(218) 998-0935	67	0		17.9%	57 (85.1%)	2 (3.0%)	5 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)
McKinley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	724 W Laurel St	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 998-0544	225	19	11.8	45.8%	188 (83.6%)	8 (3.6%)	8 (3.6%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.7%)								(n/a)													$8,145
Cleveland Elementary	Public	2-4	919 Northern Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 998-0544	352	24	14.4	45.5%	308 (87.5%)	7 (2.0%)	9 (2.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.8%)	78.8	155^th of 881 public elementary schools	82.4%		80.5	132^nd of 845 public elementary schools	84.4%	23	74.2	74.2			74.2	56.0	56.5			56.3			$9,545
Fergus Falls Ec/Elementary Sp Educational	Public	PK, KG-4	518 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Area Sp. Education Coop.	No	No	No	No	(218) 998-0935	8	0			5 (62.5%)	1 (12.5%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)
iQ Academy K-5	Public, Virtual	K-5	340 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(218) 998-0544	122	0		66.4%	65 (53.3%)	30 (24.6%)	9 (7.4%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.5%)	22.9	710^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.4%		36.5	595^th of 845 public elementary schools	29.6%	115	33.3	20.0			26.5	43.8	18.2			30.6
Adams Elementary	Public	1-2	301 West Bancroft Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 998-0544	293	19	15.7	42.3%	252 (86.0%)	4 (1.4%)	15 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)								(n/a)													$9,229

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