RTR Elementary School

www.rtrschools.org

266 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

RTR Elementary School is a public school located in Ruthton, Minnesota, serving as part of the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (RTR) School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare its young students for future educational success while maintaining the close-knit, collaborative atmosphere characteristic of rural Minnesota schools.

Beyond core academics, RTR Elementary prioritizes the "RTR Way," focusing on community values and student well-being. The school actively integrates technology and modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district information and activities, ensuring that families remain connected to the educational progress and extracurricular opportunities available within the RTR school system.

266

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RTR Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	13
Asian	3
Two or More	4

White
246 (92.5%)
Hispanic
13 (4.9%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)

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:	RTR Public Schools
Phone:	(507)247-5913
Website:	http://www.rtrschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 43