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Rush Creek Elementary School

8801 COUNTY RD 101, MAPLE GROVE, MN 55311

Top 10% School in Minnesota

Ranked 4 of 217 in Minnesota

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About Rush Creek Elementary School

As part of the Osseo Area Schools district, Rush Creek Elementary School in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a public school for students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school has about 740 to 750 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 17:1. It provides a structured learning environment and, when possible, individualized support. There are students of all races and ethnicities in every grade level, including White, Asian, Black or African American, and multiracial students. Rush Creek Elementary has a well-rounded academic program that includes strong instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social-emotional growth. The school also has a Gifted and Talented program, learning with technology, and chances to learn more in all subjects. State test scores show that students at Rush Creek do much better than the average student in Minnesota. The school's math and reading proficiency levels make it one of the best elementary schools in the area. One of the best things about the school is that the community is involved. Parents are active, volunteers help out, and the school has a good atmosphere. Rush Creek Elementary School is known for its high academic standards, supportive environment, and well-rounded approach to education.

Rush Creek Elementary School Contact Information

Address

8801 COUNTY RD 101, MAPLE GROVE, MN 55311

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Phone

(763) 494-4549

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 79%
Reading 76%
State average proficiency is 79% in Math and 76% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
743
Total Students
$74666
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rush Creek Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 68.7%
Asian 8.5%
Hispanic 2.7%
Black 11%
Two+ Races 8.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
68.7%
Asian
8.5%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
11%
Two+ Races
8.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 743
47.3%
351 Female
52.7%
392 Male

Student Population

743 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

911 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rush Creek Elementary School recently made big changes to its buildings, such as adding new classrooms, media centers, and maker spaces. The district also said that there would be new school-assignment lines for 2026–27 to keep the number of students in each school the same. These changes show that the school wants to make sure that Maple Grove students get a good education and have a safe and welcoming place to learn.

FAQ

Q1 Ans. What time does Rush Creek Elementary School start and end?

Ans. Rush Creek Elementary usually follows a normal schedule, with classes starting in the morning and ending in the middle of the afternoon.

Q2 Ans. Does Rush Creek Elementary School provide care before and after school?

Ans. Yes, the school lets families use district-run childcare programs that are available for longer hours.

Q3 Ans. What kinds of activities outside of school do students have?

Ans. Students can join art clubs, music programs, leadership groups, and activities that are only available at certain times of the year.

Q4 Ans. How does the school help kids with special needs?

Ans. Rush Creek Elementary offers individualized education plans, intervention programs, and resource support to help students with a wide range of needs.

Q5 Ans. How can parents help out at Rush Creek Elementary?

Ans. Parents can get involved by volunteering, joining the parent-teacher organization, going to school events, and helping out in the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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