Rossman Elementary

Rossman Elementary serves 592 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. With 42 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.1 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 76th percentile among Minnesota elementary schools at #496 out of 2027 statewide.

Students show balanced achievement across core subjects, with 56% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in mathematics and 54% in English language arts and reading. Rossman Elementary draws families from a stable community where the median household income reaches $68,413 and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 9.7%. About one-third of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a community that values education.

The median home value of $275,000 indicates a middle-class neighborhood with established families. As a regular public school, Rossman Elementary provides comprehensive elementary education in Detroit Lakes, a remote town setting in Becker County. The school's combination of manageable class sizes, steady academic performance, and supportive community demographics creates an environment where young learners can build strong educational foundations in this close-knit Minnesota community.