Rochester Math & Science Elementary

www.rmsacademy.org

Charter School 322 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Rochester Math and Science Academy (RMSA) is a public charter school located in Rochester, Minnesota, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating these subjects into daily instruction, RMSA aims to prepare students for success in higher education and future careers in an increasingly technological global economy.

The academy fosters a multicultural learning environment that prioritizes high expectations, critical thinking, and character development. With a commitment to individualized attention, RMSA focuses on small class sizes and personalized learning plans to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body. By bridging the gap between foundational literacy and advanced scientific inquiry, the school seeks to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to be innovative contributors to their community.

322

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochester Math & Science Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Black	321
Two or More	1

Black
321 (99.7%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
Phone:	(507)252-5995
Website:	http://www.rmsacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 39

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rochester Math & Science Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rochester Math & Science Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	52.2%
Male	154	47.8%

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