RUSHFORD-PETERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RUSHFORD-PETERSON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RUSHFORD-PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in RUSHFORD, MN with about 311 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, RUSHFORD-PETERSON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

RUSHFORD-PETERSON ELEMENTARY, located in Rushford, Minnesota, is a public school dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically focused environment for students in the early grades. As part of the Rushford-Peterson School District, the elementary program emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes core academic mastery—such as literacy and mathematics—while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on being a hub for the local community, maintaining a small-town atmosphere that allows for strong connections between dedicated educators, students, and families.

The school operates out of a modern facility on Pine Meadows Lane, designed to provide a safe and effective learning environment equipped with contemporary resources. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, RUSHFORD-PETERSON ELEMENTARY integrates various enrichment activities and support services aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By combining high academic expectations with a strong sense of community pride and character building, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact RUSHFORD-PETERSON ELEMENTARY at (507) 864-7785 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.