Minnesota New Country Elementary School

127 N 8th St
Henderson, MN 56044
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Minnesota New Country 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Minnesota New Country Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Minnesota New Country Elementary School's student population of 78 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

Minnesota New Country 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 Minnesota New Country Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1494 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
45%
30-39%
51%
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minnesota New Country Elementary School's ranking?
Minnesota New Country Elementary School is ranked #1494 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnesota New Country Elementary School?
78 students attend Minnesota New Country Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Minnesota New Country Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota New Country Elementary School?
Minnesota New Country Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnesota New Country Elementary School offer ?
Minnesota New Country Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnesota New Country Elementary School part of?
Minnesota New Country Elementary School is part of Minnesota New Country School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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