- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Grand Forks, MN
New Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271113000497
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Heights Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in East Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in East Grand Forks, MN.
School address
District: East Grand Forks Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271113000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
New Heights Elementary held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 271113000497 · East Grand Forks, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 16.1:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East Grand Forks Senior High (608 students)
New Heights Elementary held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
New Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Grand For
East Grand Forks Senior High
608 students
- This school
New Heights Elementary
499 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
463 students
- South Point El
South Point Elementary
435 students
What this shows New Heights Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Heights Elementary compares
New Heights Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, New Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for East Grand Forks Public Schools reports $13,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Heights Elementary
How many students attend New Heights Elementary?
New Heights Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Grand Forks, MN. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Heights Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Heights Elementary?
36.7% of students at New Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Heights Elementary is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in East Grand Forks, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Heights Elementary?
New Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Heights Elementary rank among public schools in East Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, New Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in East Grand Forks, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Grand Forks Public Schools?
Besides New Heights Elementary, East Grand Forks Public Schools also operates East Grand Forks Senior High (608 students), Central Middle (463 students), and South Point Elementary (435 students). See the East Grand Forks Public Schools district page for the complete list.