Serving 69 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Norman County West 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 was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Norman County West School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Norman County West Elementary School?
69 students attend Norman County West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Norman County West Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norman County West Elementary School?
Norman County West Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norman County West Elementary School offer ?
Norman County West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norman County West Elementary School part of?
Norman County West Elementary School is part of Norman County West School District.
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