Bishop Elementary School

bishop.rochesterschools.org/

545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bishop Elementary is a public school located in the Koda neighborhood of Rochester, Minnesota, and operates as part of the Rochester Public Schools district. Serving students in the northern part of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its young learners. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors, utilizing the district’s standardized educational framework.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bishop Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active engagement with families. The school works to create a collaborative atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work together to enhance the educational experience. As part of a larger district committed to equity and innovation, Bishop provides various resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to the tools necessary for their development.

545

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bishop Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	68
Black	78
Asian	70
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
284 (52.1%)
Black
78 (14.3%)
Asian
70 (12.8%)
Hispanic
68 (12.5%)
Two or More
43 (7.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)328-3100
Website:	http://bishop.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	545
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:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 105

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bishop Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	105
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bishop Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	51.7%
Male	263	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)