Serving 851 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rum River Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 851 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Rum River Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rum River Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Rum River Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rum River Elementary School often compared to?
Rum River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rum River Elementary School?
851 students attend Rum River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rum River Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rum River Elementary School?
Rum River Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rum River Elementary School offer ?
Rum River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rum River Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 851 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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