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Rtr Elementary School

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Rtr Elementary School ranks 447 th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

447^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 872 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Rtr Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tyler, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 262 students. The school is part of the Rtr Public Schools district, which is ranked 185 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rtr Elementary School has shown relatively strong academic performance compared to the state average, particularly in math and science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 50.38% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 45.21%. In MCA-III Science, the school had 66.67% proficiency, significantly higher than the state's 39.56%. However, the school's performance for white students and low socioeconomic status students has been lower, ranking in the bottom 500-600 schools in Minnesota. Over the past several years, Rtr Elementary School has maintained a relatively consistent ranking, typically falling within the top 300-500 elementary schools in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Rtr Elementary School's performance is generally stronger than Lynd Elementary and Pipestone Elementary, which have lower rankings and test scores. However, the nearby Lake Benton Elementary school significantly outperforms Rtr Elementary, ranking in the top 100 schools in Minnesota and achieving higher proficiency rates in both math and reading. While Rtr Elementary School has shown overall strong performance, the school could benefit from focusing on improving reading proficiency and developing targeted strategies to support the academic achievement of its white and low socioeconomic status student populations.

266

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,852

Per pupil spending ?

36.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

111 County Highway 8
Tyler, MN 56178-8888

(507) 247-5913

District: Rtr Public Schools

Students who attend Rtr Elementary School usually attend:

High:

RTR Secondary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 49th percentile in 2015 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg46%

Minnesota avg47%

447^th of 872

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

185^th of 446Rtr Public Schools among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	53.0	447 of 872	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.9	373 of 881	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.8	350 of 845	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	495 of 858	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.6	348 of 869	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.1	457 of 870	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.9	410 of 847	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.8	375 of 853	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.2	568 of 848	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	57.5	428 of 840	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	54.7	438 of 826	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	70.4	235 of 824	71.5%	★★★★☆
2012	85.8	28 of 820	96.6%	★★★★★
2011	76.8	125 of 814	84.6%	★★★★☆
2010	80.8	62 of 803	92.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	408 of 799	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.2	488 of 809	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.4	284 of 787	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.4	393 of 799	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.3	216 of 783	72.4%	★★★★☆
2019	61.7	338 of 787	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.3	379 of 774	51.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	29.8	586 of 764	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.0	522 of 793	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.7	326 of 774	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.7	429 of 663	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	74.1	124 of 683	81.8%	★★★★☆
2019	60.5	283 of 740	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.3	426 of 728	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	50.8	436 of 812	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	66.9	254 of 826	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.0	366 of 799	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.2	546 of 808	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.2	497 of 784	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.9	493 of 798	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.2	432 of 779	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	50.7	263 of 572	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	21.0	432 of 500	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	31.9	549 of 714	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.7	458 of 730	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.2	494 of 712	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.9	551 of 725	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.9	440 of 710	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.7	538 of 722	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.7	450 of 712	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2024)54th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)49th percentile~ school

Male (2025)46th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)23rd percentile-25 vs school

White (2025)23rd percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Math50%+5 vs state

Reading48%~ state avg

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Schools Near Rtr Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)				MCA-III Reading (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Rtr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 County Highway 8	Tyler	56178	Lincoln County	Rtr Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 247-5913	266	26	10.4	36.8%	246 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	53	447^th of 872 public elementary schools	48.7%		59.9	373^rd of 881 public elementary schools	57.7%	74	55.6	51.2	44.4	50.4	29.6	48.8	65.9	48.1	$11,852
Heartland Elementary	Public	K-8	2171 100th Ave	Lake Benton	56149	Pipestone County	Pipestone Area School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 368-3250	12	2	5.1	75.0%	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$14,174
Lake Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	101 S Garfield St	Lake Benton	56149	Lincoln County	Lake Benton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 368-4241	100	12	8.3	36.0%	93 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.7	88^th of 872 public elementary schools	89.9%		83.4	110^th of 881 public elementary schools	87.5%	22	66.7	83.3	61.5	75.5	66.7	75.0	69.2	73.5	$11,899
Pipestone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 7th Street SW	Pipestone	56164	Pipestone County	Pipestone Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 562-6200	580	43	13.4	49.1%	365 (62.9%)	13 (2.2%)	153 (26.4%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.5%)	46.2	511^th of 872 public elementary schools	41.4%		51.7	472^nd of 881 public elementary schools	46.4%	39	48.2	49.4	31.0	42.7	45.7	42.2	56.6	48.2	$11,769
Lynd Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	106 Saint Albans St	Lynd	56157	Lyon County	Lynd Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(507) 865-4404	104	9	11.8	58.7%	63 (60.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (31.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.7%)	33.7	610^th of 872 public elementary schools	30.0%		24.8	691^st of 881 public elementary schools	21.6%	81	56.3	0.0		27.3	43.8	35.3		39.4	$16,137

Frequently Asked Questions about Rtr Elementary School

How many students attend Rtr Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 266 students attended Rtr Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Rtr Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rtr Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : RTR Secondary School

Is Rtr Elementary School a good school?

Rtr Elementary School ranks 447^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Rtr Elementary School in?

Rtr Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Rtr Elementary School?

Students at Rtr Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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