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#1093 of 1,992 schools in MN
Rossman Elementary
Elementary School · Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. · Detroit Lakes, MN
A Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1221 ROSSMAN AVE, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rossman Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rossman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,725/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit Lakes), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,980
Median home value
$286,900
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy RosaryPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK | 0.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 1.4 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,880NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rossman Elementary is listed in DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rossman Elementary
Rossman Elementary is a public elementary school in Detroit Lakes, MN, part of Detroit Lakes Public School Dist., serving approximately 592 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,093 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rossman Elementary
What grades does Rossman Elementary serve?
Rossman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rossman Elementary?
Rossman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rossman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rossman Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rossman Elementary rank in MN?
Rossman Elementary ranks #1,093 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Rossman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rossman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rossman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rossman Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rossman Elementary a charter school?
No, Rossman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rossman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rossman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rossman Elementary?
40.9% of students at Rossman Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Becker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (218) 847-9268
- Area population (ZIP 56501)
- 18,239
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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