Minnesota New Country Elementary

Summary:

Minnesota New Country Elementary is a public charter elementary school located in Henderson, Minnesota, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 78 students. The school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with the majority (83.33%) being White students.

Analysis of the school reveals that it is underperforming academically compared to its nearby counterparts. Minnesota New Country Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools, with a ranking between 667 and 758 out of 869-881 schools over the past several years. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is significantly below the state average across all grades and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.22% of all students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. Similarly, the school's Reading proficiency rate of 27.78% was well below the state average of 49.85%. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Minnesota New Country Elementary has increased from 15.66% in 2020-2021 to 41.03% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state.

When comparing Minnesota New Country Elementary to the nearby schools, such as Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary, Cleveland Elementary, and North Elementary School, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically. These nearby schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in Math and Reading, as well as higher statewide rankings. Additionally, some of the nearby schools, such as Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary and North Elementary School, have more diverse student bodies with higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students, while the free/reduced lunch rates at Minnesota New Country Elementary are higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Cleveland Elementary and Oak Crest Elementary.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

127 N 8th St
Henderson, MN 56044-8888

(507) 868-0071

District: Minnesota New Country School

SchoolDigger Rank:
751^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,848

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

See top rated Minnesota elementary schools

Compare Minnesota New Country Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Minnesota New Country Elementary ranks worse than 85.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), two or more races (10.3%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minnesota New Country Elementary is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Minnesota New Country Elementary employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minnesota New Country Elementary is $10,848.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minnesota New Country Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnesota New Country Elementary 751^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Minnesota New Country Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Minnesota New Country School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnesota New Country School 406^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Minnesota New Country Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Minnesota New Country Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Minnesota New Country Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	39.49	603^rd	840	28.2%
2016	25.83	693^rd	848	18.3%
2017	21.92	710^th	853	16.8%
2018	19.67	713^th	847	15.8%
2019	23.92	701^st	870	19.4%
2021	27.48	667^th	869	23.2%
2022	10.25	758^th	858	11.7%
2023	17.53	705^th	845	16.6%
2024	16.51	751^st	881	14.8%

See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Male students at Minnesota New Country Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	8.43	738^th	808	8.7%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Minnesota New Country Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	3.92	716^th	722	0.8%
2022	1.32	723^rd	725	0.3%
2023	0.73	710^th	712	0.3%
2024	1.65	730^th	730	0.0%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Minnesota New Country Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Minnesota New Country Elementary, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Minnesota New Country Elementary

Compare

Year	White	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	60	1	8	69
2015	69	5	8	82
2016	69	4	7	80
2017	69	8	9	86
2018	69	9	9	87
2019	75	5	5	85
2020	75	2	9	86
2021	71	3	9	83
2022	69	3	6	78
2023	65	6	7	78
2024	67	3	8	78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minnesota New Country Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	69	4.1	16.5	30.4
2015	82	6.0	13.6	42.7
2016	80	8.0	10.0	33.8
2017	86	7.6	11.2	26.7
2018	87	8.2	10.5	17.2
2019	85	8.8	9.5	25.9
2020	86	8.2	10.4	23.3
2021	83	8.8	9.3	15.7
2022	78	7.9	9.7	17.9
2023	78	8.9	8.7	41
2024	78	7.8	9.9	46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Minnesota New Country Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	69	4.1	16.5	30.4
2015	82	6.0	13.6	42.7
2016	80	8.0	10.0	33.8
2017	86	7.6	11.2	26.7
2018	87	8.2	10.5	17.2
2019	85	8.8	9.5	25.9
2020	86	8.2	10.4	23.3
2021	83	8.8	9.3	15.7
2022	78	7.9	9.7	17.9
2023	78	8.9	8.7	41
2024	78	7.8	9.9	46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Minnesota New Country Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,848

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Minnesota New Country Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 701^st of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 705^th of 845 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota New Country Elementary)	27.3	53.9	26.6%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota New Country School)	27.3	53.9	26.6%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country Elementary)	27.3	46.2	18.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country School)	27.3	46.2	18.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country Elementary)	50	15.4	34.6%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country School)	50	15.4	34.6%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	56.4	7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country Elementary)	58.3	21.4	36.9%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country School)	58.3	21.4	36.9%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	49.6	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country Elementary)	18.2	0	18.2%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country School)	18.2	0	18.2%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country Elementary)	54.6	25	29.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country School)	54.6	25	29.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota New Country Elementary)	36.4	18.8	17.6%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota New Country School)	36.4	18.8	17.6%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country Elementary)	18.2	0	18.2%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country School)	18.2	0	18.2%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country Elementary)	54.6	29.4	25.1%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country School)	54.6	29.4	25.1%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	85	78	8.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	75	65	13.3%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.9%	41%	15.1%

Schools Near Minnesota New Country Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Minnesota New Country Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	127 N 8th St	Henderson	56044	Sibley County	Minnesota New Country School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 868-0071	78	8	9.9	46.2%	67 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.3%)	16.5	751^st of 881 public elementary schools	14.8%		17.5	705^th of 845 public elementary schools	16.6%	46	25.0	37.5		0.0			22.2	41.7	31.3		11.1			27.8				$10,848
Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 N 5th St	Le Sueur	56058	Le Sueur County	Le Sueur-Henderson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 665-4700	369	35	10.5	48.5%	271 (73.4%)	8 (2.2%)	81 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	66.4	292^nd of 881 public elementary schools	66.9%					(n/a)	58.7	68.1	55.4				60.4	32.6	57.5	62.5				51.7	58.9		58.9	$12,670
Oak Crest Elementary	Public	3-6	1101 West Commerce Dr	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 873-2402	430	24	17.9	30.5%	345 (80.2%)	13 (3.0%)	33 (7.7%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.0%)	63.8	324^th of 881 public elementary schools	63.2%		64	320^th of 845 public elementary schools	62.1%	4	71.0	56.8	53.6	45.2			56.2	51.9	46.3	52.6	52.8			51.1	52.1		52.1	$2,717
Early Childhood Program	Public	PK	330 S Market St	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 873-2401	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																		$2,717
Belle Plaine ECSE	Public	PK	330 S Market St	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 378-2451	39	0		46.2%	31 (79.5%)	4 (10.3%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)								(n/a)
Chatfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	330 S Market St	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 873-2401	346	30	11.4	33.5%	289 (83.5%)	8 (2.3%)	27 (7.8%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.9%)								(n/a)																		$21,906
Green Isle Community School	Public, Charter	K-6	190 McGrann St	Green Isle	55338	Sibley County	Green Isle Community School	Yes	No	No	No	(507) 326-7144	40	4	9.5	22.5%	36 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)							47.1							47.1				$11,842
SWMetro Level 3	Public	K-8	150 W Tyrone St	Le Center	56057	Le Sueur County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(952) 567-8100	12	1	9.6	66.7%	8 (66.7%)	2 (16.7%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Le Center Pre K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	150 W Tyrone St	Le Center	56057	Le Sueur County	Tri-City United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 357-0132	385	36	10.5	41.3%	227 (59.0%)	2 (0.5%)	141 (36.6%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	65.7	303^rd of 881 public elementary schools	65.6%		55.8	413^th of 845 public elementary schools	51.1%	110	69.2	60.5	46.3	36.6	46.0	60.4	53.2	66.7	37.2	64.8	47.6	29.7	39.6	48.1	68.5	26.4	47.7	$11,755
Mn Valley Education District Early Childhood	Public	PK	801 Davis St	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	Minnesota Valley Education District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-5420	1	3	.3		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Minnesota New Country Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Minnesota New Country Elementary?

Students at Minnesota New Country Elementary are 86% White, 10% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Minnesota New Country Elementary in?

Minnesota New Country School

Is Minnesota New Country Elementary a good school?

Minnesota New Country Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Minnesota New Country Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 78 students attended Minnesota New Country Elementary.

Rate Minnesota New Country Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MNMinnesota Elementary School Rankings

MNMinnesota District Rankings

Schools in Henderson, MN

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Minnesota New Country Elementary!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.