Naytahwaush Community School

Naytahwaush Community School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Naytahwaush, Minnesota area. With a total enrollment of 136 students, the school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools. The school's student population is predominantly Native American, at 97.79%, and a high percentage (84.56%) of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Academically, Naytahwaush Community School struggles, with only 16% of students proficient or better in math and 21.05% in reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance in science is also low, with only 13.64% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 39.56%. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 6.8, the school has been unable to leverage this advantage to improve student outcomes.

The data suggests that Naytahwaush Community School District faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's persistent academic struggles, high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and unique racial composition highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of the school's performance issues.