New Heights Elementary School serves 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Attendance Zone: New Heights Elementary serves the entire district of East Grand Forks, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 176.2 square miles, with most students typically within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, and the furthest edge located about 14.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Heights Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Heights Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New Heights Elementary School often compared to?
New Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fertile-beltrami Elementary School, Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend New Heights Elementary School?
499 students attend New Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of New Heights Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Heights Elementary School?
New Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Heights Elementary School offer ?
New Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Heights Elementary School part of?
New Heights Elementary School is part of East Grand Forks School District.
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