Excellent
#133 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 7% in state
North Woods Elementary
Elementary School · St. Louis County School District · Cook, MN
A St. Louis County School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10248 E OLSON RD, Cook, MN 55723
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Woods Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Woods 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average251/100K
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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
$63,958
Median home value
$177,300
Median rent
$620/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babbitt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 97 | Compare → |
| Cherry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 300 | Compare → |
| South Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 304 | Compare → |
| Tower-soudan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Louis County School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Woods Elementary is listed in ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Woods Elementary
North Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Cook, MN, part of St. Louis County School District, serving approximately 242 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Woods Elementary
What grades does North Woods Elementary serve?
North Woods Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend North Woods Elementary?
North Woods Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Woods Elementary rank in MN?
North Woods Elementary ranks #133 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is North Woods Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Woods Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 North Woods Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Woods Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is North Woods Elementary a charter school?
No, North Woods Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Woods Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Woods Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Woods Elementary?
53.7% of students at North Woods 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (218) 666-5221
- Area population (ZIP 55723)
- 1,861
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 59.5
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 55723; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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