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North Woods Elementary

Summary:

North Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Cook, Minnesota, serving 233 students in grades PK-6 and part of the St. Louis County School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in Math, Reading, and Science proficiency, particularly in the 3rd and 5th grades. North Woods Elementary's strong academic performance is noteworthy, with 3rd-grade Math proficiency and 5th-grade Reading proficiency significantly higher than the district and state.

Despite serving a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 54% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, North Woods Elementary has shown consistent performance across different student groups. The school's low socioeconomic status students rank in the top 5% of Minnesota elementary schools, and its male and white students perform in the top 50% statewide. However, the school's performance for special education students has been more variable, ranking in the middle of Minnesota elementary schools.

With a unique racial makeup, North Woods Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White and Native American students compared to the state average. This diversity may present both challenges and opportunities for the school in terms of meeting the needs of its student population. Overall, the school's strong academic results, consistent performance across student groups, and unique student demographics make it an interesting case study for understanding the factors that contribute to student success in a rural, economically disadvantaged community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 10248 Olson Rd E
       Cook, MN  55723-9999

(218) 666-5221

District: St. Louis County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
477th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,293 Help


Students who attend North Woods Elementary usually attend:

High:    North Woods Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  242

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.0%
American Indian:
15.7%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Woods Elementary ranks worse than 54.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the St. Louis County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), American Indian (15.7%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary is 10.2. 2 elementary schools in the St. Louis County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Woods Elementary is $12,293. 2 elementary schools in the St. Louis County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Woods Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Woods Elementary 477th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See North Woods Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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White students:


St. Louis County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis County School District 314th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Woods Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 56.63 422nd 826 48.9%
2015 54.25 465th 840 44.6%
2016 44.42 566th 848 33.3%
2017 54.32 457th 853 46.4%
2018 52.28 479th 847 43.4%
2019 49.45 516th 870 40.7%
2021 77.33 168th 869 80.7%
2022 71.47 246th 858 71.3%
2023 59.48 372nd 845 56.0%
2024 51.49 477th 881 45.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.31 276th 463 40.4%
2019 48.12 291st 515 43.5%
2022 48.46 262nd 500 47.6%
2023 60.42 173rd 524 67.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.25 144th 728 80.2%
2019 70.99 169th 740 77.2%
2021 93.65 11th 683 98.4%
2022 85.57 43rd 663 93.5%
2023 61.20 293rd 774 62.1%
2024 53.67 371st 793 53.2%
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Rank History for Female students at North Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.70 342nd 774 55.8%
2019 58.29 388th 787 50.7%
2021 67.41 251st 783 67.9%
2022 72.18 208th 799 74.0%
2023 52.56 424th 787 46.1%
2024 45.25 499th 809 38.3%
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Rank History for Male students at North Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.13 543rd 779 30.3%
2019 39.24 558th 798 30.1%
2021 84.83 69th 784 91.2%
2022 67.96 261st 808 67.7%
2023 60.57 325th 799 59.3%
2024 55.89 398th 826 51.8%
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Rank History for White students at North Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.51 543rd 712 23.7%
2019 33.16 566th 722 21.6%
2021 82.97 58th 710 91.8%
2022 67.06 204th 725 71.9%
2023 51.03 358th 712 49.7%
2024 42.13 454th 730 37.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Woods Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 250 1 4 2 8 0 16 0 281
2013 254 0 3 2 13 0 17 0 289
2014 235 0 2 4 9 0 25 0 275
2015 213 0 2 4 10 0 30 0 259
2016 203 0 0 4 15 0 34 0 256
2017 184 0 1 6 21 0 35 0 247
2018 183 1 1 6 22 0 33 0 246
2019 193 1 0 5 19 0 23 0 241
2020 198 0 0 2 25 0 25 0 250
2021 171 0 0 6 26 0 20 0 223
2022 162 0 0 7 31 0 19 0 219
2023 181 0 0 6 28 0 18 0 233
2024 184 0 0 7 38 0 13 0 242

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Woods Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 281 19.8 14.1 47.7
2013 289 21.1 13.6 46
2014 275 19.5 14.0 47.3
2015 259 21.0 12.3 47.5
2016 256 19.0 13.4 48
2017 247 19.4 12.6 52.2
2018 246 21.7 11.3 54.9
2019 241 22.6 10.6 48.5
2020 250 23.4 10.6 46.8
2021 223 24.8 8.9 44.4
2022 219 24.9 8.7 42
2023 233 23.0 10.1 54.1
2024 242 23.5 10.2 53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Woods Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 281 19.8 14.1 47.7
2013 289 21.1 13.6 46
2014 275 19.5 14.0 47.3
2015 259 21.0 12.3 47.5
2016 256 19.0 13.4 48
2017 247 19.4 12.6 52.2
2018 246 21.7 11.3 54.9
2019 241 22.6 10.6 48.5
2020 250 23.4 10.6 46.8
2021 223 24.8 8.9 44.4
2022 219 24.9 8.7 42
2023 233 23.0 10.1 54.1
2024 242 23.5 10.2 53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Woods Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,293

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Woods Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 516th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 372nd of 845 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (North Woods Elementary)60.635.3
 25.3%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)54.842.6
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (North Woods Elementary)54.641.2
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)54.143.9
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (North Woods Elementary)58.862.9
 4%
   4th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)55.247.5
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (North Woods Elementary)5051.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)44.843.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (North Woods Elementary)48.645.2
 3.4%
   5th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)46.329.5
 16.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (North Woods Elementary)57.964.5
 6.6%
   5th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)63.962.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (North Woods Elementary)5061.3
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (St. Louis County School District)5043.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (North Woods Elementary)46.743.3
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)38.126.2
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (North Woods Elementary)64.460
 4.4%
   6th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)62.652.7
 9.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students241233
 3.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian1928
 47.4%
Asian00
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White193181
 6.2%
Two or More Races2318
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%54.1%
 5.5%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended North Woods Elementary.

Students who attend North Woods Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : North Woods Secondary

North Woods Elementary ranks 477th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at North Woods Elementary are 76% White, 16% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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