At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
319
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
83%+35pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
MAHNOMEN ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in MAHNOMEN, Minnesota. The school enrolls 319 students. It is part of the MAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictMAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27087
CityMAHNOMEN
ZIP56557
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID271866000865
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment319
White4.7%
Hispanic / Latino4.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races19.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
4.7%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
19.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.