Overland Elementary School serves 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Overland Elementary School's student population of 555 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 135% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Overland Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
40%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Overland Elementary School?
555 students attend Overland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Overland Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overland Elementary School?
Overland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Overland Elementary School offer ?
Overland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Overland Elementary School part of?
Overland Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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