Newfolden Elementary School serves 129 students in grades 3-6.
Newfolden Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newfolden Elementary School's student population of 129 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newfolden Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Newfolden Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#431 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
96%
63%
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
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Newfolden Elementary School's ranking?
Newfolden Elementary School is ranked #431 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Newfolden Elementary School?
129 students attend Newfolden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Newfolden Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newfolden Elementary School?
Newfolden Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newfolden Elementary School offer ?
Newfolden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Newfolden Elementary School part of?
Newfolden Elementary School is part of Marshall County Central Schools School District.
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