Gage Elementary School

1300 40th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 27%
  • : 30% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Gage Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
48 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gage Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
(21-22)
27%
45%
30%
51%
25-29%
41%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
36%
12%
White
23%
60%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Gage Elementary School?
412 students attend Gage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Gage Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What grades does Gage Elementary School offer ?
Gage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gage Elementary School part of?
Gage Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 27%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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