Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Northern Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northern Elementary serves the northern part of Bemidji, MN, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 207.5 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 10.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Northern Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northern Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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
What is Northern Elementary School's ranking?
Northern Elementary School is ranked #799 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Northern Elementary School often compared to?
Northern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Horace May Elementary School, Laporte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Northern Elementary School?
282 students attend Northern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Northern Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northern Elementary School?
Northern Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Elementary School offer ?
Northern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Elementary School part of?
Northern Elementary School is part of Bemidji Public School District.
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