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#1571 of 1,992 schools in MN
Minnesota New Country Elementary
Elementary School · Minnesota New Country School · Henderson, MN
A charter elementary school in Henderson, MN where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
127 N 8TH ST, Henderson, MN 56044
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Minnesota New Country Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Minnesota New Country Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,917
Median home value
$281,800
Median rent
$964/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altona Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| St Anne Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 369 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Minnesota New Country School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Minnesota New Country Elementary is listed in Minnesota New Country School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minnesota New Country Elementary
Minnesota New Country Elementary is a public elementary school in Henderson, MN, part of Minnesota New Country School, serving approximately 78 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,571 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minnesota New Country Elementary
What grades does Minnesota New Country Elementary serve?
Minnesota New Country Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Minnesota New Country Elementary?
Minnesota New Country Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota New Country Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota New Country Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minnesota New Country Elementary rank in MN?
Minnesota New Country Elementary ranks #1,571 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Minnesota New Country Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Minnesota New Country Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Minnesota New Country Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnesota New Country Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Minnesota New Country Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Minnesota New Country Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Minnesota New Country Elementary a Title I school?
No, Minnesota New Country Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnesota New Country Elementary?
46.2% of students at Minnesota New Country Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sibley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (507) 868-0071
- Area population (ZIP 56044)
- 2,192
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56044; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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