New Heights Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Heights Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Heights Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
11%
12%
White
68%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New Heights Elementary School often compared to?
New Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fertile-beltrami Elementary School, Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend New Heights Elementary School?
471 students attend New Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of New Heights Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Heights Elementary School?
New Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Heights Elementary School offer ?
New Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is New Heights Elementary School part of?
New Heights Elementary School is part of East Grand Forks School District.
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