RUSH CREEK ELEMENTARY

8801 COUNTY RD 101
MAPLE GROVE, MN 55311

www.district279.org/elem/rc/

774 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rush Creek Elementary, located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a prominent school within the Osseo Area School District (ISD 279). Serving students in the suburban community, the school is known for its focus on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where staff and families work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their student population, ensuring that every child has the resources to succeed.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rush Creek Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education by integrating technology, creativity, and community involvement into the daily classroom experience. The school aims to prepare students not only for middle school success but also to become responsible, engaged citizens. By maintaining strong lines of communication with parents and offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Rush Creek establishes itself as a foundational pillar for families in the Maple Grove area, committed to lifelong learning and personal growth.

774

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUSH CREEK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	532
Hispanic	21
Black	85
Asian	66
Two or More	65
American Indian	5

White
532 (68.7 %)
Black
85 (11.0 %)
Asian
66 (8.5 %)
Two or More
65 (8.4 %)
Hispanic
21 (2.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

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:	OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)494-4549
Website:	http://www.district279.org/elem/rc/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
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

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 122