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North Woods Elementary

Q: Is North Woods Elementary a good school?

North Woods Elementary ranks 535 th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

535^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 872 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 39% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

North Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Cook, Minnesota, serving 242 students in grades PK-6 and part of the St. Louis County School District. The school has shown a mixed academic performance, with some strengths in specific grade levels and subject areas, but also areas of concern, particularly in terms of equity and consistency.

While North Woods Elementary's overall proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading were lower than state averages, the school has performed well in certain grade levels, such as 4th-grade Math, where students outperformed the state and district. However, the school has struggled in 5th-grade Math, with only 6.67% of students proficient or better, significantly lower than the state average. The school has also shown disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and white students underperforming compared to the state.

Despite these challenges, North Woods Elementary has some positive attributes, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a significant population of students from low-income families. By addressing the equity gaps and building on its pockets of success, the school has the potential to improve its overall performance and better serve the needs of its diverse student population.

234

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,293

Per pupil spending ?

50%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723-9999

(218) 666-5221

District: St. Louis County School District

Students who attend North Woods Elementary usually attend:

High:

North Woods Secondary

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.6%

American Indian:

16.7%

Two or more races:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 45th percentile in 2015 → 39th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (41% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg36%

Minnesota avg47%

535^th of 872

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 45% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5Elementary Schools in the St. Louis County School District

336^th of 446St. Louis County School District among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	43.3	535 of 872	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.5	477 of 881	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.5	372 of 845	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.5	246 of 858	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	77.3	168 of 869	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	49.4	516 of 870	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.3	479 of 847	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.3	457 of 853	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.4	566 of 848	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	54.3	465 of 840	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.6	422 of 826	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	40.9	521 of 799	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.3	499 of 809	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.6	424 of 787	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	72.2	208 of 799	74.0%	★★★★☆
2021	67.4	251 of 783	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.3	388 of 787	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.7	342 of 774	55.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	48.2	403 of 764	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.7	371 of 793	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.2	293 of 774	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	85.6	43 of 663	93.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.7	11 of 683	98.4%	★★★★★
2019	71.0	169 of 740	77.2%	★★★★☆
2018	73.3	144 of 728	80.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	51.5	433 of 812	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.9	398 of 826	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.6	325 of 799	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.0	261 of 808	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	84.8	69 of 784	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	39.2	558 of 798	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.1	543 of 779	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2023	60.4	173 of 524	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.5	262 of 500	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.1	291 of 515	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.3	276 of 463	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	26.6	593 of 714	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.1	454 of 730	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.0	358 of 712	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	67.1	204 of 725	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	83.0	58 of 710	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	33.2	566 of 722	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.5	543 of 712	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2023)67th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)47th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)47th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)35th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)17th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Reading47%-3 vs state

Math36%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)					MCA-III Reading (2025)					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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 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 All Grades	Total
North Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	10248 Olson Rd E	Cook	55723	St. Louis County	St. Louis County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 666-5221	234	19	12.2	50.0%	170 (72.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.6%)	43.3	535^th of 872 public elementary schools	38.6%		51.5	477^th of 881 public elementary schools	45.9%	58	41.7	58.1	6.7	38.7	36.2	41.7	38.7	33.3	71.0	46.6	$12,293

Frequently Asked Questions about North Woods Elementary

Is North Woods Elementary a good school?

North Woods Elementary ranks 535^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Woods Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 234 students attended North Woods Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of North Woods Elementary?

Students at North Woods Elementary are 73% White, 17% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What district is North Woods Elementary in?

St. Louis County School District

What schools do graduates of North Woods Elementary attend?

Students who attend North Woods Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : North Woods Secondary

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 MCA-III test scoresAug 29, 2025

2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesMay 8, 2025

2022–23 graduation ratesDec 2, 2024

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

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