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Northome Elementary

Summary:

Northome Elementary is a public elementary school in Northome, Minnesota, serving 84 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the South Koochiching School District, which is ranked 348 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northome Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of Native American students (16.67%) compared to nearby Blackduck Elementary (11.19%) and Kelliher Elementary (44.63%). The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 7.9, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 63.1%, suggesting socioeconomic challenges. Academically, Northome Elementary outperformed the district and state in MCA-III Math and Reading proficiency, and had significantly higher 5th-grade science proficiency than the district and state.

However, Northome Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 572 out of 840 Minnesota elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 610 out of 881 in 2023-2024. The school's performance for specific subgroups, such as male students and white students, is also lower than the overall school performance. While Northome Elementary outperforms the South Koochiching School District, it generally performs on par with or slightly better than the nearby Blackduck Elementary and Kelliher Elementary schools, which are also in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 11731 Highway 1
       Northome, MN  56661-8888

(218) 897-5275

District: South Koochiching School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
610th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,461 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  84

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
American Indian:
16.7%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Compare Details Northome Elementary ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), American Indian (16.7%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northome Elementary is 7.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northome Elementary is $13,461.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northome Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northome Elementary 610th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Northome Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Koochiching School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Koochiching School District 348th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northome Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.16 253rd 674 62.5%
2004 61.55 278th 676 58.9%
2005 18.76 611th 685 10.8%
2006 62.08 307th 756 59.4%
2007 55.60 403rd 777 48.1%
2008 42.41 569th 781 27.1%
2009 48.47 272nd 434 37.3%
2010 42.86 586th 803 27.0%
2011 40.19 613th 814 24.7%
2012 26.66 694th 820 15.4%
2013 27.73 665th 824 19.3%
2014 30.91 652nd 826 21.1%
2015 43.70 572nd 840 31.9%
2016 31.72 657th 848 22.5%
2017 34.48 639th 853 25.1%
2018 34.72 629th 847 25.7%
2019 33.95 648th 870 25.5%
2021 46.46 553rd 869 36.4%
2022 37.60 603rd 858 29.7%
2023 45.41 527th 845 37.6%
2024 35.69 610th 881 30.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.79 479th 774 38.1%
2024 50.32 410th 793 48.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Northome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.35 644th 779 17.3%
2022 40.13 558th 808 30.9%
2023 11.06 715th 799 10.5%
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Rank History for White students at Northome Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.84 659th 712 7.4%
2019 25.17 624th 722 13.6%
2021 32.69 547th 710 23.0%
2022 22.71 638th 725 12.0%
2023 20.02 638th 712 10.4%
2024 7.10 721st 730 1.2%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northome Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 101 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 104
1989 109 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 114
1990 116 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 121
1991 130 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 137
1992 140 0 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 149
1993 145 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1994 136 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 138
1995 137 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 141
1996 137 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 141
1997 146 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 150
1998 127 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 133
1999 110 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 117
2000 113 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 120
2001 116 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 120
2002 100 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2003 100 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2004 97 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 100
2005 93 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 96
2006 94 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 97
2007 88 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 92
2008 85 1 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 93
2009 87 1 1 2 12 n/a n/a 0 103
2010 91 0 4 2 8 n/a n/a 0 105
2011 101 2 1 2 6 0 0 0 112
2012 92 4 2 1 8 0 0 0 107
2013 95 6 2 1 7 0 4 0 115
2014 94 4 2 1 10 0 3 0 114
2015 92 4 2 1 6 0 8 0 113
2016 79 4 1 1 4 0 6 0 95
2017 83 3 1 0 12 0 3 0 102
2018 79 0 1 2 13 0 7 0 102
2019 78 0 0 2 23 1 1 0 105
2020 72 0 0 2 34 1 2 0 111
2021 78 0 0 1 33 1 2 0 115
2022 72 0 0 0 21 1 2 0 96
2023 61 1 0 1 14 3 4 0 84

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 Northome Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 104 6.5 16.0 36.5
1989 114 9.6 11.8 38.6
1990 121 10.4 11.6 38
1991 137 10.1 13.5 35
1992 149 11.6 12.8 39.6
1993 145 9.5 15.3 42.1
1994 138 10.9 12.7 44.9
1995 141 10.3 13.7 35.5
1996 141 10.3 13.7 35.5
1997 150 0.0 0.0 46
1998 133 n/a 0.0 45.9
1999 117 9.1 12.9 42.7
2000 120 9.0 13.3 50.8
2001 120 10.2 11.8 56.7
2002 101 9.3 10.9 49.5
2003 101 9.3 10.9 49.5
2004 100 9.9 10.1 50
2005 96 9.5 10.1 43.8
2006 97 9.2 10.5 55.7
2007 92 9.3 9.9 46.7
2008 93 10.6 8.8 51.6
2009 103 11.4 9.0 53.4
2010 105 11.2 9.3 55.2
2011 112 10.6 10.5 60.7
2012 107 10.7 9.9 55.1
2013 115 10.4 10.9 53.9
2014 114 11.0 10.2 59.6
2015 113 11.0 10.2 54
2016 95 11.0 8.6 49.5
2017 102 9.8 10.3 53.9
2018 102 10.8 9.3 49
2019 105 10.4 10.0 53.3
2020 111 10.6 10.4 57.7
2021 115 11.2 10.2 47
2022 96 11.2 8.5 55.2
2023 84 10.6 7.9 63.1

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 Northome Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 104 6.5 16.0 36.5
1989 114 9.6 11.8 38.6
1990 121 10.4 11.6 38
1991 137 10.1 13.5 35
1992 149 11.6 12.8 39.6
1993 145 9.5 15.3 42.1
1994 138 10.9 12.7 44.9
1995 141 10.3 13.7 35.5
1996 141 10.3 13.7 35.5
1997 150 0.0 0.0 46
1998 133 n/a 0.0 45.9
1999 117 9.1 12.9 42.7
2000 120 9.0 13.3 50.8
2001 120 10.2 11.8 56.7
2002 101 9.3 10.9 49.5
2003 101 9.3 10.9 49.5
2004 100 9.9 10.1 50
2005 96 9.5 10.1 43.8
2006 97 9.2 10.5 55.7
2007 92 9.3 9.9 46.7
2008 93 10.6 8.8 51.6
2009 103 11.4 9.0 53.4
2010 105 11.2 9.3 55.2
2011 112 10.6 10.5 60.7
2012 107 10.7 9.9 55.1
2013 115 10.4 10.9 53.9
2014 114 11.0 10.2 59.6
2015 113 11.0 10.2 54
2016 95 11.0 8.6 49.5
2017 102 9.8 10.3 53.9
2018 102 10.8 9.3 49
2019 105 10.4 10.0 53.3
2020 111 10.6 10.4 57.7
2021 115 11.2 10.2 47
2022 96 11.2 8.5 55.2
2023 84 10.6 7.9 63.1

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 Northome Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,461

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northome 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 648th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 527th of 845 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Northome Elementary)66.753.9
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Math (South Koochiching School District)5052.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Northome Elementary)4046.2
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (South Koochiching School District)27.347.4
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Northome Elementary)87.590
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (South Koochiching School District)7555.6
 19.4%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Northome Elementary)5050
   4th Grade Reading (South Koochiching School District)4444.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Northome Elementary)14.312.5
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (South Koochiching School District)30.410
 20.4%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Northome Elementary)57.131.3
 25.9%
   5th Grade Reading (South Koochiching School District)62.525
 37.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Northome Elementary)35.725
 10.7%
   5th Grade Science (South Koochiching School District)41.725
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Northome Elementary)16.738.5
 21.8%
   6th Grade Math (South Koochiching School District)15.426.3
 10.9%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Northome Elementary)44.476.9
 32.5%
   6th Grade Reading (South Koochiching School District)46.257.9
 11.7%
   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 Students10584
 20%
African American01
American Indian2314
 39.1%
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White7861
 21.8%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%63.1%
 9.8%

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Students at Northome Elementary are 73% White, 17% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Northome Elementary.

Northome Elementary ranks 610th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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