Is Mahnomen Elementary a good school?

Mahnomen Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.0% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Mahnomen Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Mahnomen Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mahnomen Elementary?

Students at Mahnomen Elementary are 64% American Indian, 21% Two or more races, 9% White, 6% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Mahnomen Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mahnomen Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Mahnomen Secondary

Mahnomen Elementary

Summary:

Mahnomen Elementary is a public elementary school in Mahnomen, Minnesota, serving 339 students in grades PK-6. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students (64.01%) compared to the state average, as well as its consistently low academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas.

Mahnomen Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 30% of Minnesota elementary schools, with only 14.88% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. This trend extends to other student subgroups, including female, male, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. The school's high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 75.28% to 83.48% over the past three years, suggests that poverty and economic disadvantage are significant factors contributing to the school's challenges. Nearby schools like Naytahwaush Community School and Norman County East Elementary, which also serve high percentages of Native American and economically disadvantaged students, face similar struggles with low academic performance.

Despite these challenges, Mahnomen Elementary's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 to 12.6 over the past three years, could be a potential strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school's focus on serving a predominantly Native American student population could provide opportunities to develop culturally relevant and responsive educational approaches. Addressing the unique needs and circumstances of Mahnomen Elementary's student population will likely be crucial for improving academic outcomes and supporting the success of this community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

310 W Madison Ave
Mahnomen, MN 56557-0319

(218) 935-2581

District: Mahnomen Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
819^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,263

Students who attend Mahnomen Elementary usually attend:

High:

Mahnomen Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 339

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

64.0%

Two or more races:

20.6%

White:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mahnomen Elementary ranks worse than 93% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (64%), two or more races (20.6%), White (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mahnomen Elementary is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Mahnomen Elementary employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mahnomen Elementary is $16,263.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mahnomen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mahnomen Elementary 819^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Mahnomen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

Mahnomen Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mahnomen Public School District 419^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Mahnomen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	23.88	577^th	674	14.4%
2004	43.49	470^th	676	30.5%
2005	18.11	614^th	685	10.4%
2006	29.47	648^th	756	14.3%
2007	24.22	679^th	777	12.6%
2008	33.68	635^th	781	18.7%
2009	27.20	371^st	434	14.5%
2010	21.08	703^rd	803	12.5%
2011	14.99	731^st	814	10.2%
2012	30.48	679^th	820	17.2%
2013	25.98	678^th	824	17.7%
2014	28.38	671^st	826	18.8%
2015	17.76	719^th	840	14.4%
2016	22.09	712^th	848	16.0%
2017	16.16	739^th	853	13.4%
2018	24.79	694^th	847	18.1%
2019	17.45	743^rd	870	14.6%
2021	21.74	697^th	869	19.8%
2022	16.90	726^th	858	15.4%
2023	12.22	741^st	845	12.3%
2024	6.96	819^th	881	7.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mahnomen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.16	73^rd	98	25.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mahnomen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.78	274^th	463	40.8%
2019	57.80	207^th	515	59.8%
2022	14.55	464^th	500	7.2%
2023	11.69	498^th	524	5.0%
2024	10.68	546^th	572	4.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mahnomen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	38.70	511^th	728	29.8%
2019	26.88	601^st	740	18.8%
2021	38.04	456^th	683	33.2%
2022	36.80	441^st	663	33.5%
2023	20.17	654^th	774	15.5%
2024	15.13	704^th	793	11.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Mahnomen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	27.97	622^nd	774	19.6%
2019	16.47	694^th	787	11.8%
2021	16.86	663^rd	783	15.3%
2022	17.49	668^th	799	16.4%
2023	10.24	715^th	787	9.1%
2024	7.76	756^th	809	6.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Mahnomen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	22.50	649^th	779	16.7%
2019	21.39	666^th	798	16.5%
2021	24.37	622^nd	784	20.7%
2022	16.91	691^st	808	14.5%
2023	14.48	693^rd	799	13.3%
2024	6.12	782^nd	826	5.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Mahnomen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	61.97	5^th	22	77.3%
2019	55.17	11^th	26	57.7%
2021	49.25	10^th	20	50.0%
2022	40.50	14^th	21	33.3%
2023	35.63	26^th	39	33.3%
2024	24.50	32^nd	42	23.8%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mahnomen Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	244	0	1	0	71	n/a	n/a	0	316
1989	210	0	0	2	97	n/a	n/a	0	309
1990	200	1	0	2	99	n/a	n/a	0	302
1991	186	1	0	0	114	n/a	n/a	0	301
1992	217	0	0	0	78	n/a	n/a	0	295
1993	181	0	0	0	114	n/a	n/a	0	295
1994	175	0	0	0	110	n/a	n/a	0	285
1995	155	0	0	0	119	n/a	n/a	0	274
1996	155	0	0	0	119	n/a	n/a	0	274
1997	153	0	0	0	118	n/a	n/a	0	271
1998	133	0	0	0	113	n/a	n/a	10	256
1999	134	0	0	0	123	n/a	n/a	0	257
2000	114	3	0	2	140	n/a	n/a	0	259
2001	104	2	0	0	141	n/a	n/a	0	247
2002	123	0	0	2	145	n/a	n/a	0	270
2003	123	0	0	2	145	n/a	n/a	0	270
2004	110	1	1	2	159	n/a	n/a	0	273
2005	109	0	1	2	162	n/a	n/a	0	274
2006	110	0	1	3	165	n/a	n/a	0	279
2007	131	1	1	3	156	n/a	n/a	0	292
2008	154	1	2	1	196	n/a	n/a	0	354
2009	88	1	0	0	201	n/a	n/a	0	290
2010	81	1	2	1	224	n/a	n/a	0	309
2011	67	0	0	10	4	0	227	0	308
2012	54	0	0	15	2	0	225	0	296
2013	77	0	0	19	33	0	197	0	326
2014	50	0	0	11	80	0	164	0	305
2015	44	0	0	14	113	0	150	0	321
2016	37	0	0	13	146	0	118	0	314
2017	42	0	0	10	97	0	179	0	328
2018	40	0	0	10	88	0	197	0	335
2019	44	0	0	8	282	0	1	0	335
2020	37	0	0	16	270	0	49	0	372
2021	33	2	0	13	242	0	51	0	341
2022	35	1	0	15	237	0	68	0	356
2023	32	1	0	19	217	0	70	0	339

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mahnomen Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	316	19.6	16.1	39.9
1989	309	21.1	14.6	47.9
1990	302	19.9	15.1	10.6
1991	301	20.6	14.6	39.5
1992	295	19.7	14.9	42.7
1993	295	19.0	15.5	44.1
1994	285	22.0	13.0	46.3
1995	274	22.0	12.5	44.2
1996	274	22.0	12.5	44.2
1997	271	19.5	13.9	43.5
1998	256	n/a	0.0	46.3
1999	257	21.0	12.2	41.6
2000	259	21.0	12.3	60.6
2001	247	20.5	12.0	61.9
2002	270	19.7	13.7	63
2003	270	19.7	13.7	63
2004	273	20.0	13.7	65.9
2005	274	18.0	15.2	70.1
2006	279	17.5	15.9	66.7
2007	292	18.2	16.0	71.6
2008	354	21.5	16.5	68.9
2009	290	24.9	11.6	73.8
2010	309	24.6	12.5	75.7
2011	308	23.6	13.0	80.5
2012	296	24.4	12.1	67.2
2013	326	24.2	13.4	69.6
2014	305	24.0	12.6	82
2015	321	25.0	12.8	81
2016	314	27.0	11.6	86
2017	328	28.5	11.5	86.3
2018	335	29.5	11.3	83.9
2019	335	29.7	11.2	83.9
2020	372	29.1	12.7	85.2
2021	341	30.0	11.3	79.2
2022	356	32.5	10.9	75.3
2023	339	26.8	12.6	83.5

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 Mahnomen Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	316	19.6	16.1	39.9
1989	309	21.1	14.6	47.9
1990	302	19.9	15.1	10.6
1991	301	20.6	14.6	39.5
1992	295	19.7	14.9	42.7
1993	295	19.0	15.5	44.1
1994	285	22.0	13.0	46.3
1995	274	22.0	12.5	44.2
1996	274	22.0	12.5	44.2
1997	271	19.5	13.9	43.5
1998	256	n/a	0.0	46.3
1999	257	21.0	12.2	41.6
2000	259	21.0	12.3	60.6
2001	247	20.5	12.0	61.9
2002	270	19.7	13.7	63
2003	270	19.7	13.7	63
2004	273	20.0	13.7	65.9
2005	274	18.0	15.2	70.1
2006	279	17.5	15.9	66.7
2007	292	18.2	16.0	71.6
2008	354	21.5	16.5	68.9
2009	290	24.9	11.6	73.8
2010	309	24.6	12.5	75.7
2011	308	23.6	13.0	80.5
2012	296	24.4	12.1	67.2
2013	326	24.2	13.4	69.6
2014	305	24.0	12.6	82
2015	321	25.0	12.8	81
2016	314	27.0	11.6	86
2017	328	28.5	11.5	86.3
2018	335	29.5	11.3	83.9
2019	335	29.7	11.2	83.9
2020	372	29.1	12.7	85.2
2021	341	30.0	11.3	79.2
2022	356	32.5	10.9	75.3
2023	339	26.8	12.6	83.5

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 Mahnomen Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,263

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mahnomen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 743^rd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 741^st of 845 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mahnomen Elementary)	55.3	31.8	23.5%
3rd Grade Math (Mahnomen Public School District)	55.3	31.8	23.5%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Mahnomen Elementary)	25.5	31.1	5.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Mahnomen Public School District)	25.5	31.1	5.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Mahnomen Elementary)	49	2.4	46.5%
4th Grade Math (Mahnomen Public School District)	49	2.4	46.5%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Elementary)	40.8	7.3	33.5%
4th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Public School District)	40.8	7.3	33.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Mahnomen Elementary)	22.2	13.2	9%
5th Grade Math (Mahnomen Public School District)	22.2	13.2	9%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Elementary)	35.6	28.3	7.3%
5th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Public School District)	35.6	28.3	7.3%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Mahnomen Elementary)	22.2	25	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Mahnomen Public School District)	22.2	25	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Mahnomen Elementary)	31.4	12.5	18.9%
6th Grade Math (Mahnomen Public School District)	31.4	12.2	19.2%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Elementary)	38.9	35.9	3%
6th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Public School District)	38.9	35.9	3%
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	335	339	1.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	282	217	23%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	19	137.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	44	32	27.3%
Two or More Races	1	70	6900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.9%	83.5%	0.4%

Schools Near Mahnomen Elementary

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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
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
Norman County East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Main Ave W	Twin Valley	56584	Norman County	Norman County East School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 584-5151	111	11	9.7	61.3%	83 (74.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (11.7%)	19	729^th of 881 public elementary schools	17.3%		40.1	575^th of 845 public elementary schools	32.0%	154	41.2	38.5	22.2		32.7	35.3	23.1	27.8		32.7	16.7	16.7	$14,691
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
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

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