Naytahwaush Community School

Summary:

Naytahwaush Community School is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Naytahwaush, Minnesota, with a student population of 136. The school has an overwhelmingly Native American student body, with 97.79% of students identifying as such, significantly higher than the nearby Ogema Elementary (84.23%) and Mahnomen Elementary (64.01%) schools.

Despite its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.8 to 9.6 students per teacher, Naytahwaush Community School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 707 and 799 out of 840-881 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the MCA-III assessments is also significantly below the state averages in math, reading, and science. However, the school's Native American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better relative to their peers statewide compared to the school's overall performance, though they still lag behind state averages.

Naytahwaush Community School faces significant challenges, with a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.86% to 84.56% over the past three school years, higher than the 73.48% rate at Ogema Elementary. The persistent low performance of the school, which has ranked in the bottom quartile for the past 10 years, suggests that addressing the root causes will require a comprehensive, community-based approach that takes into account the unique cultural and socioeconomic factors at play. The school's potential strengths, such as its low student-teacher ratio, have not yet translated into significantly better academic outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the quality of education for its predominantly Native American and low-income student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

242 Church St
Naytahwaush, MN 56566-0009

(218) 935-5025

District: Naytahwaush Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
799^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,146

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

97.8%

Hispanic:

1.5%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Naytahwaush Community School ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (97.8%), Hispanic (1.5%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Naytahwaush Community School is 6.8. (See more...)

Compare Naytahwaush Community School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Naytahwaush Community School is $21,146.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Naytahwaush Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Naytahwaush Community School 799^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Naytahwaush Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

Naytahwaush Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Naytahwaush Community School 429^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Naytahwaush Community School

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Rank History for all students at Naytahwaush Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2007	2.97	755^th	777	2.8%
2008	29.13	656^th	781	16.0%
2010	10.99	744^th	803	7.3%
2011	0.73	809^th	814	0.6%
2012	0.27	816^th	820	0.5%
2013	7.77	765^th	824	7.2%
2014	3.64	789^th	826	4.5%
2015	6.29	780^th	840	7.1%
2016	22.74	708^th	848	16.5%
2017	21.44	714^th	853	16.3%
2018	21.53	707^th	847	16.5%
2019	11.29	779^th	870	10.5%
2021	12.88	743^rd	869	14.5%
2022	10.19	759^th	858	11.5%
2023	9.48	765^th	845	9.5%
2024	9.03	799^th	881	9.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Naytahwaush Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	7.37	718^th	740	3.0%
2021	22.29	561^st	683	17.9%
2022	16.92	593^rd	663	10.6%
2023	17.84	672^nd	774	13.2%
2024	16.97	690^th	793	13.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Naytahwaush Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	5.44	738^th	783	5.7%
2022	5.83	755^th	799	5.5%
2023	21.58	631^st	787	19.8%
2024	20.39	669^th	809	17.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Naytahwaush Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	15.17	675^th	784	13.9%
2022	19.46	679^th	808	16.0%
2023	2.18	791^st	799	1.0%
2024	8.81	761^st	826	7.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Naytahwaush Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	56.46	7^th	22	68.2%
2019	42.24	15^th	26	42.3%
2021	40.99	12^th	20	40.0%
2022	41.63	13^th	21	38.1%
2023	28.51	28^th	39	28.2%
2024	31.73	31^st	42	26.2%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Naytahwaush Community School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	0	0	0	78	n/a	n/a	78
2007	0	0	0	95	n/a	n/a	95
2008	0	0	0	76	n/a	n/a	76
2009	1	0	0	85	n/a	n/a	86
2010	4	2	0	95	n/a	n/a	101
2011	51	0	0	67	0	0	118
2012	65	0	0	48	0	0	113
2013	1	0	0	114	0	4	119
2014	1	0	0	101	0	3	105
2015	0	0	0	120	0	3	123
2016	0	0	0	98	0	2	100
2017	2	0	1	92	0	1	96
2018	1	0	0	109	0	3	113
2019	0	2	0	119	0	0	121
2020	0	2	0	121	0	0	123
2021	0	1	0	130	0	1	132
2022	0	1	0	144	0	0	145
2023	0	1	2	133	0	0	136

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 Naytahwaush Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	78	7.0	11.1	92.3
2007	95	9.0	10.6	96.8
2008	76	9.3	8.2	n/a
2009	86	11.2	7.7	94.2
2010	101	11.9	8.4	95
2011	118	15.5	7.6	95.8
2012	113	14.5	7.7	90.3
2013	119	12.5	9.5	97.5
2014	105	13.0	8.0	92.4
2015	123	15.0	8.2	95.9
2016	100	13.0	7.6	90
2017	96	14.0	6.8	77.1
2018	113	14.0	8.0	85
2019	121	13.0	9.3	79.3
2020	123	14.9	8.2	79.7
2021	132	15.0	8.8	77.3
2022	145	15.0	9.6	75.9
2023	136	20.0	6.8	84.6

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 Naytahwaush Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	78	7.0	11.1	92.3
2007	95	9.0	10.6	96.8
2008	76	9.3	8.2	n/a
2009	86	11.2	7.7	94.2
2010	101	11.9	8.4	95
2011	118	15.5	7.6	95.8
2012	113	14.5	7.7	90.3
2013	119	12.5	9.5	97.5
2014	105	13.0	8.0	92.4
2015	123	15.0	8.2	95.9
2016	100	13.0	7.6	90
2017	96	14.0	6.8	77.1
2018	113	14.0	8.0	85
2019	121	13.0	9.3	79.3
2020	123	14.9	8.2	79.7
2021	132	15.0	8.8	77.3
2022	145	15.0	9.6	75.9
2023	136	20.0	6.8	84.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Naytahwaush Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$21,146

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Naytahwaush Community School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 779^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 765^th of 845 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Naytahwaush Community School)	21.1	5.3	15.8%
3rd Grade Math (Naytahwaush Community School)	21.1	5.3	15.8%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Naytahwaush Community School)	11.1	10.5	0.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Naytahwaush Community School)	11.1	10.5	0.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Naytahwaush Community School)	30.8	14.3	16.5%
4th Grade Math (Naytahwaush Community School)	30.8	14.3	16.5%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Naytahwaush Community School)	15.4	14.3	1.1%
4th Grade Reading (Naytahwaush Community School)	15.4	14.3	1.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Naytahwaush Community School)	30.8	7.1	23.6%
5th Grade Math (Naytahwaush Community School)	30.8	7.1	23.6%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Naytahwaush Community School)	46.2	60	13.9%
5th Grade Reading (Naytahwaush Community School)	46.2	60	13.9%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Naytahwaush Community School)	46.2	13.3	32.8%
5th Grade Science (Naytahwaush Community School)	46.2	13.3	32.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Naytahwaush Community School)	25	0	25%
6th Grade Math (Naytahwaush Community School)	25	0	25%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Naytahwaush Community School)	33.3	22.2	11.1%
6th Grade Reading (Naytahwaush Community School)	33.3	22.2	11.1%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	121	136	12.4%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	119	133	11.8%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.3%	84.6%	5.2%

Schools Near Naytahwaush Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Naytahwaush Community School	Public, Charter	K-6	242 Church St	Naytahwaush	56566	Mahnomen County	Naytahwaush Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 935-5025	136	20	6.8	84.6%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	133 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9	799^th of 881 public elementary schools	9.3%		9.5	765^th of 845 public elementary schools	9.5%	34	31.6	5.6	18.2	6.3	16.0	10.5	11.1	27.3	35.3	21.1	13.6	13.6	$21,146
Mahnomen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	310 W Madison Ave	Mahnomen	56557	Mahnomen County	Mahnomen Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 935-2581	339	27	12.6	83.5%	32 (9.4%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	217 (64.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (20.6%)	7	819^th of 881 public elementary schools	7.0%		12.2	741^st of 845 public elementary schools	12.3%	78	17.5	24.4	0.0	17.1	14.9	15.0	21.7	11.9	22.0	17.8	2.4	2.4	$16,263
Ogema Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	212 Uran Street	Ogema	56569	Becker County	Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 473-6174	279	23	12.2	73.5%	40 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	235 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)	45.8				45.8	32.7				32.7			$14,248

Frequently Asked Questions about Naytahwaush Community School

What is the racial makeup of Naytahwaush Community School?

Students at Naytahwaush Community School are 98% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

Is Naytahwaush Community School a good school?

Naytahwaush Community School ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Naytahwaush Community School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Naytahwaush Community School.

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