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Enrollment
499
Elementary
DISTRICT 467 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 271113000497
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
1427 6TH AVE NW, EAST GRAND FORKS, MN 56721 · (218) 773-0908 · Polk County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL499 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
201 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 48%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 38 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 171 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 149 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 141 | 28% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within East Grand Forks Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY this school | 499 | 40.3% | N/A |
| Burnside Elementary RED WING | 493 | 40.6% | 37.7% |
| FARMINGTON ELEMENTARY FARMINGTON | 493 | 36.5% | 40.1% |
| SOUTH POINT ELEMENTARY EAST GRAND FORKS | 435 | 35.9% | 34.8% |
| MONROE ELEMENTARY NORTH MANKATO | 367 | 41.7% | 50.5% |
| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY OWATONNA | 468 | 39.3% | 47.5% |
Matched among Minnesota elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 499 | #299 of 1,130 | #1 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.1:1 | #640 of 769 | #6 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.6% | #394 of 796 | #2 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.3% | #490 of 942 | #5 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.1% | #191 of 244 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
499
0 (0%) vs 2020
+31% since 1990-91, when it was 381
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 17.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 499 | 31 | 16.1:1 | 40% (201) |
| 2023-24 | 490 | 31.5 | 15.6:1 | 46% (223) |
| 2022-23 | 471 | 32 | 14.7:1 | 44% (205) |
| 2020-21 | 499 | 29 | 17.2:1 | 38% (192) |
| 2017-18 | 484 | 27.5 | 17.6:1 | 38% (183) |
| 2015-16 | 491 | 29 | 16.9:1 | 40% (197) |
| 2010-11 | 419 | 25 | 16.8:1 | 37% (155) |
| 2000-01 | 457 | 28 | 16.3:1 | 41% (189) |
| 1990-91 | 381 | 20 | 19.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (484 to 499); teachers up 13% (27.5 to 31).
About NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY is a medium-sized elementary school in EAST GRAND FORKS, Minnesota. The school serves 499 students in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25. The average among elementary schools in Minnesota is roughly 344 students; this school is 45% larger than that.
Within East Grand Forks Public Schools, NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY is one of 4 schools. The district enrolls 2,005 students.
White students make up a majority at NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY, at 70%. Next come 12% Hispanic, 11% Black, and 5% multiracial. That compares with about 86% White among all Polk County residents. NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY's diversity index is 48%, against a US figure of 70%.
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY counts 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 16.1 students for each one. This ratio sits 2.4 above the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Minnesota. About 40% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits.
According to the American Community Survey, in Polk County, the median household income is $73,107, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 28% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 6%. There are 20 public schools in Polk County, enrolling about 5,075 students in all.
EAST GRAND FORKS SENIOR HIGH is the closest public school, about 0.3 miles away in a straight line. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY.
Under the NCES locale system, NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY is Suburb: Small.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 499, close to the 499 recorded in 2020-21. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 17.2:1 to 16.1:1.
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Polk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
30,705
Census ACS
Median income
$73,107
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
5,075 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in East Grand Forks Public Schools
- EAST GRAND FORKS SENIOR HIGHHigh · 608 students
- CENTRAL MIDDLEMiddle · 463 students
- SOUTH POINT ELEMENTARYElementary · 435 students
Other schools in EAST GRAND FORKS
- EAST GRAND FORKS SENIOR HIGHHigh · 608 students
- CENTRAL MIDDLEMiddle · 463 students
- SOUTH POINT ELEMENTARYElementary · 435 students
Other New Heights Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named New Heights Elementary. NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- New Heights Elementary SchoolSTILLWATER, MN · 39 students
- NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLST PETERSBURG, FL · 666 students
Nearby schools
- EAST GRAND FORKS SENIOR HIGH0.3 mi · 608
- WILDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.9 mi · 184
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL1.0 mi · 1,115
- WINSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.3 mi · 212
- PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi · 235
- VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL1.6 mi · 508
Frequently asked questions
About NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY?
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 499 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY serve?
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY have?
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.
How diverse is NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY?
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY public or private?
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by East Grand Forks Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.