Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northfield Portage Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northfield Portage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northfield Portage Elementary School's student population of 30 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northfield Portage Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northfield Portage Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
10%
Black
4%
12%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northfield Portage Elementary School's ranking?
Northfield Portage Elementary School is ranked #632 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Northfield Portage Elementary School?
30 students attend Northfield Portage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Northfield Portage Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Portage Elementary School?
Northfield Portage Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northfield Portage Elementary School offer ?
Northfield Portage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Northfield Portage Elementary School part of?
Northfield Portage Elementary School is part of Northfield Public School District.
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