ROTHSAY ELEMENTARY

ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
2040 COUNTY ROAD 52
ROTHSAY, MN 56579
194 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Rothsay Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Rothsay, Minnesota, serving students in the early stages of their education. As part of the Rothsay Public School District, the school emphasizes a close-knit community environment where smaller class sizes often allow for more individualized attention and a supportive atmosphere for students in the surrounding Wilkin and Otter Tail county areas.

The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic curriculum while fostering the personal and social growth of its young learners. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and local engagement, Rothsay Elementary plays a central role in the town’s small-community identity, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to secondary education while prioritizing a safe, accessible, and inclusive learning environment.
194
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    186 (95.9%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)867-2116
Website: http://www.rothsay.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
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
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 17
Gender Ratio