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Northpoint Elementary

Summary:

Northpoint Elementary is a public elementary school in Blaine, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, it continues to outperform the district and state averages in academic performance.

One key differentiating factor for Northpoint Elementary is its racial diversity, with a higher percentage of white students (66.08% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Sunrise Elementary and Centennial Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Northpoint Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (29.61% in 2022-2023) and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (15.4 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools.

Despite these differences, Northpoint Elementary consistently outperforms the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district and the state of Minnesota in both math and reading proficiency on the MCA-III assessments. However, the school's declining statewide ranking suggests that there may be other factors, such as changes in curriculum, teaching practices, or student demographics, that are impacting its performance over time. While Northpoint Elementary is a relatively high-performing school within its district, nearby schools like Centennial Elementary and Sunrise Elementary in the Anoka-Hennepin School District have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public K-4

 2350 124th Ct
       Blaine, MN  55449-0007

(763) 600-5700

District: Spring Lake Park Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
430th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,078 Help


Students who attend Northpoint Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Westwood Intermediate & Middle School
High:    Spring Lake Park Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  515

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.5%
African American:
15.0%
Two or more races:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Compare Details Northpoint Elementary ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.5%), African American (15%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northpoint Elementary is 14.7. 3 elementary schools in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northpoint Elementary is $11,078, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northpoint Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northpoint Elementary 430th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Northpoint Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Spring Lake Park Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Lake Park Public Schools 210th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northpoint Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northpoint Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.86 266th 674 60.5%
2004 51.28 391st 676 42.2%
2005 58.98 314th 685 54.2%
2019 73.61 211th 870 75.7%
2021 72.16 225th 869 74.1%
2022 68.82 271st 858 68.4%
2023 50.74 475th 845 43.8%
2024 55.67 430th 881 51.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northpoint Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.25 15th 96 84.4%
2024 36.86 53rd 81 34.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northpoint Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.19 326th 417 21.8%
2022 47.28 271st 500 45.8%
2023 18.20 465th 524 11.3%
2024 24.82 458th 572 19.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northpoint Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.39 207th 740 72.0%
2021 30.06 514th 683 24.7%
2022 47.13 359th 663 45.9%
2023 38.42 512th 774 33.9%
2024 25.33 644th 793 18.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Northpoint Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.68 148th 787 81.2%
2021 73.84 180th 783 77.0%
2022 62.94 321st 799 59.8%
2023 56.36 378th 787 52.0%
2024 53.45 412th 809 49.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Northpoint Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.65 278th 798 65.2%
2021 65.26 278th 784 64.5%
2022 69.21 247th 808 69.4%
2023 43.03 515th 799 35.5%
2024 54.11 412th 826 50.1%
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Rank History for White students at Northpoint Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.72 315th 722 56.4%
2021 55.03 303rd 710 57.3%
2022 50.91 375th 725 48.3%
2023 35.30 506th 712 28.9%
2024 39.12 484th 730 33.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Open Quote We have been so impressed with the high teaching standards and level of professionalism from teachers and staff at Northpoint. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Open Quote This school has many amazing teachers and we were so happy here until Mrs. Kahoun became the new principal. At this point, the entire vibe of the school changed. She doesn't seem engaged in the school. I volunteered about 5 to 10 hours a week at the school plus dropped off and picked up my son every day. Most days I never saw her and sometimes went months without seeing her anywhere in the school.

My son was bullied all year. Two of the injuries required us to see his doctor. I have, also, witnessed very violent acts from kids while volunteering at the school. We asked for help from the school and received none. The only action the school took was to put my son in counseling without my permission both with the dean of students and the counselor. During these counseling sessions, he was taught that he was hurt because he didn't use his words and if he can find his inner tiger he won't be bullied. My son is very shy and bottom line is no matter what there is nothing my son did to warrant being physically hurt at the hands of another child.

With the second injury, we contacted the school again and were offered no help. After the 4th serious injury, we wrote a letter to the Superintendent and had another meeting with the principal. When asked why the bully's parents were never contacted, we were told that the school gets busy and the ball was dropped. We were also told that they only had 4 recess paras on the playground for over 100 kids and in no way could they possibly see or keep every child safe. They could offer us no ideas for keeping our child safe at school except to make our child an extrovert. This is victim blaming and it's just like saying because a child has glasses he deserves to be picked on. If you want it to stop take away his glasses. It sounds so ridiculous to us but the principal is a strong believer in this philosophy.

Our doctor told us to file a police report the next time our child was injured because the injuries had been so serious in the past. We didn't want to wait for a next time and removed him from the school. Within 3 days of being out of that environment my son's anxiety and nervous behaviors have disappeared.

We now have our joyous little boy back. We are currently trying to undo the counseling the school gave him and teach him that it is NEVER okay for an adult or child to ever physically or emotionally abuse him. That it's okay to be sweet, shy and quiet - the world needs introverts too - and there is nothing about him that ever gives someone else permission to hurt him. I am so saddened by the lack of support we received from Northpoint. It was a school we had been so proud of and had given so much of our time too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northpoint Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 531 0 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1989 559 4 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1990 445 4 13 7 5 n/a n/a 0 474
1991 449 4 12 7 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 565 4 10 7 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1993 515 2 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 542 2 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 553
1995 482 7 6 0 9 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 482 7 6 0 9 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 486 7 6 1 11 n/a n/a 0 511
1998 369 6 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 352 7 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2000 333 7 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 351
2001 310 12 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2002 338 13 11 12 7 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 338 13 11 12 7 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 310 20 20 18 3 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 291 18 11 10 5 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 333 31 25 22 10 n/a n/a 0 421
2007 308 32 28 30 12 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 278 46 28 26 14 n/a n/a 0 392
2009 419 35 90 40 7 n/a n/a 0 591
2010 497 44 114 42 6 n/a n/a 0 703
2011 452 33 106 49 4 0 31 0 675
2012 504 37 121 49 3 0 37 0 751
2013 517 48 109 49 3 0 42 0 768
2014 542 68 93 49 2 0 47 0 801
2015 544 75 87 46 7 0 50 0 809
2016 524 64 59 48 6 0 56 0 757
2017 510 49 59 48 2 0 63 0 731
2018 467 54 60 36 2 2 58 0 679
2019 430 33 46 11 2 1 41 0 564
2020 437 32 44 14 2 1 46 0 576
2021 406 41 41 16 1 2 45 0 552
2022 352 49 42 8 1 2 42 0 496
2023 337 58 51 15 0 1 48 0 510
2024 327 77 47 15 0 1 48 0 515

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 Northpoint Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 24.0 22.7 7.3
1989 579 27.3 21.2 11.4
1990 474 27.0 17.5 16.2
1991 473 26.3 17.9 22
1992 587 27.7 21.1 17.2
1993 530 28.7 18.5 18.3
1994 553 29.1 19.0 19
1995 504 28.9 17.4 22.2
1996 504 28.9 17.4 22.2
1997 511 30.9 16.5 20
1998 380 n/a 0.0 18.9
1999 364 22.3 16.3 17
2000 351 21.6 16.3 22.2
2001 341 23.0 14.8 21.7
2002 381 18.8 20.3 24.9
2003 381 18.8 20.3 24.9
2004 371 18.5 20.1 27
2005 335 19.6 17.1 29
2006 421 23.5 17.9 29.9
2007 410 22.7 18.1 35.4
2008 392 25.2 15.6 34.4
2009 591 32.4 18.2 21.5
2010 703 36.7 19.1 17.9
2011 675 35.2 19.1 23.4
2012 751 42.2 17.7 21.4
2013 768 39.9 19.2 25
2014 801 43.7 18.3 23.2
2015 809 43.0 18.8 27.3
2016 757 49.0 15.4 25.5
2017 731 48.8 14.9 25.3
2018 679 47.4 14.3 23.3
2019 564 32.0 17.5 12.8
2020 576 32.3 17.7 15.3
2021 552 37.3 14.7 15
2022 496 32.6 15.2 17.9
2023 510 33.0 15.4 29.6
2024 515 35.0 14.7 28

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 Northpoint Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 24.0 22.7 7.3
1989 579 27.3 21.2 11.4
1990 474 27.0 17.5 16.2
1991 473 26.3 17.9 22
1992 587 27.7 21.1 17.2
1993 530 28.7 18.5 18.3
1994 553 29.1 19.0 19
1995 504 28.9 17.4 22.2
1996 504 28.9 17.4 22.2
1997 511 30.9 16.5 20
1998 380 n/a 0.0 18.9
1999 364 22.3 16.3 17
2000 351 21.6 16.3 22.2
2001 341 23.0 14.8 21.7
2002 381 18.8 20.3 24.9
2003 381 18.8 20.3 24.9
2004 371 18.5 20.1 27
2005 335 19.6 17.1 29
2006 421 23.5 17.9 29.9
2007 410 22.7 18.1 35.4
2008 392 25.2 15.6 34.4
2009 591 32.4 18.2 21.5
2010 703 36.7 19.1 17.9
2011 675 35.2 19.1 23.4
2012 751 42.2 17.7 21.4
2013 768 39.9 19.2 25
2014 801 43.7 18.3 23.2
2015 809 43.0 18.8 27.3
2016 757 49.0 15.4 25.5
2017 731 48.8 14.9 25.3
2018 679 47.4 14.3 23.3
2019 564 32.0 17.5 12.8
2020 576 32.3 17.7 15.3
2021 552 37.3 14.7 15
2022 496 32.6 15.2 17.9
2023 510 33.0 15.4 29.6
2024 515 35.0 14.7 28

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 Northpoint Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,078

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northpoint 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 211th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 475th of 845 Elementary schools
 32%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Northpoint Elementary)72.159.1
 13%
   3rd Grade Math (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)55.447.4
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Northpoint Elementary)56.641.3
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)46.234.7
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Northpoint Elementary)78.160.2
 17.9%
   4th Grade Math (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)5649.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Northpoint Elementary)74.140.8
 33.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)53.635.9
 17.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students564510
 9.6%
African American3358
 75.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4651
 10.9%
Hispanic1115
 36.4%
Pacific Islander11
White430337
 21.6%
Two or More Races4148
 17.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.8%29.6%
 16.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northpoint Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 515 students attended Northpoint Elementary.

Students at Northpoint Elementary are 63% White, 15% African American, 9% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

Northpoint Elementary ranks 430th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Northpoint Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westwood Intermediate & Middle School
High : Spring Lake Park Senior High


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