Bamber Valley Elementary School

2001 BAMBER VALLEY RD SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55902

bamber.rochesterschools.org/

599 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bamber Valley Elementary, located in Rochester, Minnesota, is a prominent school within the Rochester Public Schools district. Serving students in the southwest portion of the city, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core curriculum standards while also encouraging social-emotional development to ensure students are prepared for their future academic pursuits.

The school is characterized by its dedication to student engagement and inclusive learning practices. By utilizing the resources of the Rochester Public Schools system, Bamber Valley offers various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, promoting both individual growth and collaborative learning. With a focus on strong home-school partnerships, the faculty and staff work closely with families to maintain a safe, welcoming, and high-achieving atmosphere for all children.

599

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bamber Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	73
Black	31
Asian	40
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
410 (68.4%)
Hispanic
73 (12.2%)
Two or More
43 (7.2%)
Asian
40 (6.7%)
Black
31 (5.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Rochester Public School District
Phone:	(507)328-3030
Website:	http://bamber.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 91

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bamber Valley Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bamber Valley Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	46.4%
Male	321	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Rochester Math & Science Elementary

ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

Charter School 322 Students

415 16TH ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55902 (1.7 miles away)

Elementary School K - 6th