Rosa Parks Elementary

434 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rosa Parks Elementary School is a public school located in Mankato, Minnesota, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Mankato Area Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a strong sense of community, the school aims to provide a supportive foundation that encourages curiosity and prepares children for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the values associated with its namesake, focusing on the importance of equality, respect, and character development. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources to engage young learners. With a dedicated staff and an active parent community, Rosa Parks Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative atmosphere where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.

434

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rosa Parks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	32
Black	102
Asian	15
Two or More	38
American Indian	6

White
241 (55.5 %)
Black
102 (23.5 %)
Two or More
38 (8.8 %)
Hispanic
32 (7.4 %)
Asian
15 (3.5 %)
American Indian
6 (1.4 %)

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:	MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)387-7672
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 85

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rosa Parks Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rosa Parks Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	47.7%
Male	227	52.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th