Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Naytahwaush Community 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Naytahwaush Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Naytahwaush Community School's student population of 145 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Naytahwaush Community 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 Naytahwaush Community School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1734 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
98%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naytahwaush Community School's ranking?
Naytahwaush Community School is ranked #1734 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Naytahwaush Community School?
145 students attend Naytahwaush Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Naytahwaush Community School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Naytahwaush Community School?
Naytahwaush Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Naytahwaush Community School offer ?
Naytahwaush Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Naytahwaush Community School part of?
Naytahwaush Community School is part of Naytahwaush Community School District.
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