Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Northome 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Northome Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Northome Elementary School's student population of 84 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
Northome Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northome Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1184 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
17%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
73%
62%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Northome Elementary School is ranked #1184 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Northome Elementary School?
84 students attend Northome Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northome Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northome Elementary School?
Northome Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northome Elementary School offer ?
Northome Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Northome Elementary School part of?
Northome Elementary School is part of South Koochiching School District.
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