BISHOP ELEMENTARY

bishop.rochesterschools.org/

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bishop Elementary is a public school located in the Koda neighborhood of Rochester, Minnesota, and operates as part of the Rochester Public Schools district. Serving students in the northern part of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its young learners. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors, utilizing the district’s standardized educational framework.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bishop Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active engagement with families. The school works to create a collaborative atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work together to enhance the educational experience. As part of a larger district committed to equity and innovation, Bishop provides various resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to the tools necessary for their development.

512

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BISHOP ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	59
Black	69
Asian	73
Two or More	36

White
275 (53.7 %)
Asian
73 (14.3 %)
Black
69 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
59 (11.5 %)
Two or More
36 (7.0 %)

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:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-3100
Website:	http://bishop.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 87

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BISHOP ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BISHOP ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	49.2%
Male	260	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)