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Naytahwaush Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 134 students in Naytahwaush Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Naytahwaush Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,776 Schools
# Students
134 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Naytahwaush Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#470 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.60
% American Indian
99%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,515 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,672 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,515
$17,742
Spending / Student
$24,672
$18,463
Best Naytahwaush Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Naytahwaush Community School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
242 Church St
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-5025
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-5025
Gr: K-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Naytahwaush Community School District?
Naytahwaush Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 134 students.
What is the rank of Naytahwaush Community School District?
Naytahwaush Community School District is ranked #495 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Naytahwaush Community School District?
99% of Naytahwaush Community School District students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Naytahwaush Community School District?
Naytahwaush Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Naytahwaush Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,672 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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