North Elementary School (Closed 2010)

47658 County Road 4
Talmoon, MN 56637
North Elementary School serves 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
76 students

Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
39%
2%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
61%
60%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
39%
0.48

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Elementary School?
76 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of North Elementary School students are White, and 39% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Deer River Public School District.

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