Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mahnomen 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mahnomen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mahnomen Elementary School's student population of 356 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mahnomen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mahnomen Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1363 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
67%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mahnomen Elementary School's ranking?
Mahnomen Elementary School is ranked #1363 out of 1,734 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Mahnomen Elementary School?
356 students attend Mahnomen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mahnomen Elementary School students are American Indian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahnomen Elementary School?
Mahnomen Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mahnomen Elementary School offer ?
Mahnomen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mahnomen Elementary School part of?
Mahnomen Elementary School is part of Mahnomen Public School District.
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