Mahnomen Elementary School
Tel:
(218)935-2581
- Mahnomen Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Mahnomen Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Mahnomen Elementary School's student population of 328 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 328 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mahnomen Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mahnomen Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1353 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 30% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 12% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 55% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mahnomen Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mahnomen Elementary School is Mahnomen Area Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mahnomen Area Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mahnomen Area Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mahnomen Mahnomen Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 44 students
0.1 miles
209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218)935-2346 0.1 6-12 44 - Mahnomen Mahnomen Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 287 students
0.2 miles
209 1st St W
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218)935-2213 0.2 7-12 287 - Waubun Waubun Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 78 students
9.3 miles
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218)473-6173 9.3 5-6 78 - Gary Norman County East Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 156 students
14.3 miles
301 2nd Ave E
Gary, MN 56545
(218)584-5151 14.3 PK-6 156 - Ogema Ogema Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 310 students
14.4 miles
212 Uran Street
Ogema, MN 56569
(218)473-6174 14.4 PK-4 310
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