Rum River Elementary

www.ahschools.us/

850 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rum River Elementary, located in Andover, Minnesota, is part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, which is one of the largest and most well-regarded school systems in the state. The school serves students in grades K-5 and is known for fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Its curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects while providing students with opportunities to explore music, art, and physical education, ensuring a well-rounded educational foundation.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and character development, often utilizing collaborative teaching methods and modern technology to engage young learners. As a neighborhood-centric school, Rum River maintains strong partnerships with families and the local Andover community, which helps to create a welcoming atmosphere. With its focus on both academic excellence and social-emotional learning, Rum River Elementary is designed to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

850

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rum River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	685
Hispanic	40
Black	35
Asian	40
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

White
685 (80.6%)
Two or More
49 (5.8%)
Hispanic
40 (4.7%)
Asian
40 (4.7%)
Black
35 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anoka-Hennepin School District
Phone:	(763)506-8200
Website:	http://www.ahschools.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 162