Rosa Parks Elementary

425 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rosa Parks Elementary School is a public school located in Mankato, Minnesota, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Mankato Area Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a strong sense of community, the school aims to provide a supportive foundation that encourages curiosity and prepares children for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the values associated with its namesake, focusing on the importance of equality, respect, and character development. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources to engage young learners. With a dedicated staff and an active parent community, Rosa Parks Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative atmosphere where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.

425

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rosa Parks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	51
Black	90
Asian	15
Two or More	42
American Indian	7

White
220 (51.8%)
Black
90 (21.2%)
Hispanic
51 (12.0%)
Two or More
42 (9.9%)
Asian
15 (3.5%)
American Indian
7 (1.6%)

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:	MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)387-7672
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 68

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rosa Parks Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rosa Parks Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	46.8%
Male	226	53.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th