- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cook, MN
North Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270000804456
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Woods Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 234
- students enrolled
North Woods Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Louis County School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270000804456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
North Woods Elementary held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 270000804456 · Cook, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 10.2:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: South Ridge Elementary (303 students)
North Woods Elementary held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Woods Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Ridge El
South Ridge Elementary
303 students
- Cherry Element
Cherry Elementary
297 students
- Cherry Seconda
Cherry Secondary
273 students
- South Ridge Se
South Ridge Secondary
258 students
- North Woods Se
North Woods Secondary
245 students
- This school
North Woods Elementary
234 students
What this shows North Woods Elementary reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Woods Elementary compares
North Woods 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 19% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$18,872
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, North Woods Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis County School District reports $18,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Woods Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Ridge Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woods Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Woods Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Woods Elementary
How many students attend North Woods Elementary?
North Woods Elementary has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cook, MN. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 35% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Woods Elementary?
43.3% of students at North Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Woods Elementary is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Cook, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Woods Elementary?
North Woods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in St. Louis County School District?
Besides North Woods Elementary, St. Louis County School District also operates South Ridge Elementary (303 students), Cherry Elementary (297 students), and Cherry Secondary (273 students). See the St. Louis County School District district page for the complete list.