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Newfolden Elementary

Summary:

Newfolden Elementary is a public elementary school in Newfolden, Minnesota, serving 141 students in grades 3-6. The school is part of the Marshall County Central Schools district, which is ranked 197 out of 463 districts in the state.

Newfolden Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state in proficiency rates for MCA-III Math and Reading assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a 53.15% proficiency rate in Math and a 54.86% proficiency rate in Reading, compared to 39.91% and 51.19% for the district, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 13.5 over the past three years, which is lower than nearby Challenger Elementary (13.5) and Karlstad Elementary (12.7).

Another notable aspect of Newfolden Elementary is its student demographic. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.33%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with a lower percentage of minority students. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 26.32% in 2020-2021 to 46.81% in 2022-2023. Despite this change, Newfolden Elementary's low-income students continue to perform well, ranking in the top 22% of Minnesota elementary schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 305 Minnesota Ave W
       Newfolden, MN  56738-3815

(218) 874-8805

District: Marshall County Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
350th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,942 Help


Students who attend Newfolden Elementary usually attend:

High:    Marshall County Central High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Hispanic:
2.1%
American Indian:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Compare Details Newfolden Elementary ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), American Indian (2.1%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newfolden Elementary is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newfolden Elementary is $11,942.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newfolden Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Newfolden Elementary 350th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Newfolden Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Marshall County Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County Central Schools 197th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newfolden Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Newfolden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 22.69 582nd 674 13.6%
2004 48.82 414th 676 38.8%
2005 77.36 97th 685 85.8%
2006 46.01 511th 756 32.4%
2007 33.67 638th 777 17.9%
2008 26.75 672nd 781 14.0%
2009 34.10 351st 434 19.1%
2010 57.66 423rd 803 47.3%
2011 54.86 456th 814 44.0%
2012 61.61 372nd 820 54.6%
2013 44.60 546th 824 33.7%
2014 53.38 460th 826 44.3%
2015 63.34 344th 840 59.0%
2016 58.71 411th 848 51.5%
2017 66.75 310th 853 63.7%
2018 70.70 245th 847 71.1%
2019 68.14 294th 870 66.2%
2021 62.14 340th 869 60.9%
2022 63.89 336th 858 60.8%
2023 71.59 235th 845 72.2%
2024 62.26 350th 881 60.3%
See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newfolden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.08 105th 728 85.6%
2019 76.78 112th 740 84.9%
2021 48.58 374th 683 45.2%
2022 80.67 70th 663 89.4%
2023 74.60 139th 774 82.0%
2024 72.10 171st 793 78.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Newfolden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.57 246th 774 68.2%
2019 58.64 382nd 787 51.5%
2021 46.08 494th 783 36.9%
2022 53.35 421st 799 47.3%
2023 61.70 321st 787 59.2%
2024 56.27 380th 809 53.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Newfolden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.65 276th 779 64.6%
2019 72.96 191st 798 76.1%
2021 77.59 139th 784 82.3%
2022 69.45 242nd 808 70.0%
2023 72.44 210th 799 73.7%
2024 62.09 318th 826 61.5%
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Rank History for White students at Newfolden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.36 364th 712 48.9%
2019 46.59 424th 722 41.3%
2021 38.92 491st 710 30.8%
2022 40.67 466th 725 35.7%
2023 51.27 353rd 712 50.4%
2024 39.23 483rd 730 33.8%
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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 Newfolden Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 148 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 151
1989 140 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 142
1990 132 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 133
1991 122 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 125
1992 121 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 122
1993 100 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1994 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1995 92 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1996 92 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1997 81 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 83
1998 94 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 95
1999 93 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2000 88 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2001 75 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2002 71 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2003 71 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2004 68 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 71
2005 80 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 83
2006 110 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 114
2007 88 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 91
2008 88 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2009 91 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2010 97 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2011 122 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 126
2012 115 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 119
2013 110 2 0 3 1 0 2 0 118
2014 115 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 122
2015 116 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 120
2016 104 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 110
2017 111 1 1 2 0 0 3 0 118
2018 134 1 1 3 0 0 2 0 141
2019 137 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 141
2020 148 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 153
2021 129 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 133
2022 124 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 129
2023 133 0 0 3 3 0 2 0 141

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 Newfolden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 11.3 13.3 21.2
1989 142 11.7 12.1 29.6
1990 133 10.0 13.3 18.8
1991 125 11.2 11.1 16.8
1992 122 10.1 12.0 32.8
1993 102 9.9 10.3 31.4
1994 101 10.6 9.5 23.8
1995 92 7.1 13.0 27.2
1996 92 7.1 13.0 27.2
1997 83 6.6 12.6 26.5
1998 95 n/a 0.0 22.1
1999 93 8.2 11.3 26.9
2000 88 8.1 10.9 45.5
2001 76 7.0 10.9 44.7
2002 73 6.7 10.9 60.3
2003 73 6.7 10.9 60.3
2004 71 5.9 12.0 57.7
2005 83 6.1 13.6 62.7
2006 114 7.5 15.2 52.6
2007 91 6.6 13.8 49.5
2008 90 6.6 13.6 55.6
2009 94 7.7 12.2 43.6
2010 99 8.6 11.4 47.5
2011 126 8.9 14.0 50
2012 119 7.0 16.8 42.9
2013 118 9.2 12.7 41.5
2014 122 8.5 14.3 41
2015 120 10.0 12.0 38.3
2016 110 8.0 13.7 36.4
2017 118 8.0 14.6 39
2018 141 10.0 14.0 34
2019 141 11.0 12.7 36.9
2020 153 10.0 15.2 37.9
2021 133 10.8 12.2 26.3
2022 129 11.3 11.3 30.2
2023 141 10.3 13.5 46.8

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 Newfolden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 11.3 13.3 21.2
1989 142 11.7 12.1 29.6
1990 133 10.0 13.3 18.8
1991 125 11.2 11.1 16.8
1992 122 10.1 12.0 32.8
1993 102 9.9 10.3 31.4
1994 101 10.6 9.5 23.8
1995 92 7.1 13.0 27.2
1996 92 7.1 13.0 27.2
1997 83 6.6 12.6 26.5
1998 95 n/a 0.0 22.1
1999 93 8.2 11.3 26.9
2000 88 8.1 10.9 45.5
2001 76 7.0 10.9 44.7
2002 73 6.7 10.9 60.3
2003 73 6.7 10.9 60.3
2004 71 5.9 12.0 57.7
2005 83 6.1 13.6 62.7
2006 114 7.5 15.2 52.6
2007 91 6.6 13.8 49.5
2008 90 6.6 13.6 55.6
2009 94 7.7 12.2 43.6
2010 99 8.6 11.4 47.5
2011 126 8.9 14.0 50
2012 119 7.0 16.8 42.9
2013 118 9.2 12.7 41.5
2014 122 8.5 14.3 41
2015 120 10.0 12.0 38.3
2016 110 8.0 13.7 36.4
2017 118 8.0 14.6 39
2018 141 10.0 14.0 34
2019 141 11.0 12.7 36.9
2020 153 10.0 15.2 37.9
2021 133 10.8 12.2 26.3
2022 129 11.3 11.3 30.2
2023 141 10.3 13.5 46.8

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 Newfolden Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,942

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Newfolden 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 294th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 235th of 845 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Newfolden Elementary)61.362.5
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Marshall County Central Schools)61.362.5
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Newfolden Elementary)51.667.5
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Marshall County Central Schools)51.667.5
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Newfolden Elementary)69.851.6
 18.2%
   4th Grade Math (Marshall County Central Schools)69.851.6
 18.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Newfolden Elementary)58.135.5
 22.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Marshall County Central Schools)58.135.5
 22.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Newfolden Elementary)57.559.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Marshall County Central Schools)57.559.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Newfolden Elementary)7565.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Marshall County Central Schools)7565.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Newfolden Elementary)7062.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Marshall County Central Schools)7062.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Newfolden Elementary)62.155.9
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Marshall County Central Schools)62.155.9
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Newfolden Elementary)75.967.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Marshall County Central Schools)75.967.7
 8.2%
   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 Students141141
African American10
 100%
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White137133
 2.9%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.9%46.8%
 9.9%

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Students at Newfolden Elementary are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 141 students attended Newfolden Elementary.

Newfolden Elementary ranks 350th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Newfolden Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Marshall County Central High


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