Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nrheg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nrheg Elementary School's student population of 363 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nrheg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nrheg Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1001 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nrheg Elementary School's ranking?
Nrheg Elementary School is ranked #1001 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Nrheg Elementary School?
363 students attend Nrheg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Nrheg Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nrheg Elementary School?
Nrheg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nrheg Elementary School offer ?
Nrheg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nrheg Elementary School part of?
Nrheg Elementary School is part of Nrheg School District.
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