Average
#1047 of 1,992 schools in MN
Based on limited data
New Heights Elementary
Elementary School · East Grand Forks Public Schools · East Grand Forks, MN
An East Grand Forks Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
BOX 151, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Heights 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Average395/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Grand Forks), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,633
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$876/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Wilder Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| St Michael's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 136 | 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.
East Grand Forks Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Heights Elementary is listed in East Grand Forks Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Heights Elementary
New Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in East Grand Forks, MN, part of East Grand Forks Public Schools, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,047 of 1,992 schools in MN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Heights Elementary
What grades does New Heights Elementary serve?
New Heights Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend New Heights Elementary?
New Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Heights Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Heights Elementary rank in MN?
New Heights Elementary ranks #1,047 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is New Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, New Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Heights Elementary?
45.5% of students at New Heights 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (218) 773-0908
- Area population (ZIP 56721)
- 10,791
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 35
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 56721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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