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Norman County East Elementary

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Norman County East Elementary ranks 395 th of 869 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

395^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 869 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Norman County East Elementary is a PK–6 public school in rural Twin Valley, MN, serving 95 students as part of the Norman County East School District.

Academically, the school has improved sharply. In 2025–2026, it ranked 395th of 869 Minnesota elementary schools, at the 55th percentile with 3 stars, up from the 28th percentile in 2024–2025 and the 17th percentile in 2023–2024. Its 2025–2026 all-grade proficiency was 44% in math, 54% in reading, and 25% in science. That is well above the district in all three subjects (26.4% math, 39.4% reading, 15.9% science), above the state in reading (48.6%), essentially at the state in math (44.9%), and just under the state in science (25.5%). Compared with nearby schools, it trails Fertile-Beltrami Elementary and Ada-Borup-West Elementary in math, but its reading result is higher than Ada-Borup-West Elementary, Mahnomen Elementary, and Ogema Elementary, while trailing Fertile-Beltrami Elementary and Ulen-Hitterdal Elementary. Its science result is above every nearby comparison school with reported science. The broader district ranks lower, at 336th of 458 districts (27th percentile, 1 star), so the elementary school looks like a relative bright spot.

The school’s profile is distinctive: it has the smallest enrollment and lowest student-teacher ratio (7.9) among the nearby schools listed here, with a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 47.37%. Grade-level results are uneven. Third grade is a clear strength in 2025–2026, with math at 75% and reading at 66.7%, while 5th grade math is only 18.8% versus the state’s 41.9%, and 4th grade reading is 36.4% versus the state’s 48.8%. Because the school is small, these grade-level and science results can swing a lot from year to year; science is tested at one grade level and was 25% in 2025–2026, down from 60% in 2022–2023 but higher than nearby peers with reported science. Overall, Norman County East Elementary is improving, above its district in all subjects, and especially notable in reading and science, while 5th grade math is the clearest area to watch.

Students ?

7.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,691

Per pupil spending ?

47.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Minnesota receive free school meals.

408 Main Ave W
Twin Valley, MN 56584-8888

(218) 584-5151

District: Norman County East School District

Students who attend Norman County East Elementary usually attend:

High:

Norman County East Secondary

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 32nd percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Minnesota median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg30%

Minnesota avg43%

395^th of 869

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 23 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

336^th of 458Norman County East 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
2026	55.8	395 of 869	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	31.7	628 of 872	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.0	729 of 881	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.1	575 of 845	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.1	566 of 858	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.2	438 of 869	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.3	445 of 870	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.0	530 of 847	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	56.5	435 of 853	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.5	578 of 848	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.2	542 of 840	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	40.4	588 of 826	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	39.2	596 of 824	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	43.7	588 of 820	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	58.0	412 of 814	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.0	299 of 803	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.9	297 of 781	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.3	308 of 777	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.1	321 of 756	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	77.5	93 of 685	86.4%	★★★★☆
2004	54.0	368 of 676	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2003	66.7	222 of 674	67.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	20.1	671 of 809	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2022	45.5	373 of 663	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	95.2	6 of 683	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	57.1	318 of 740	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.6	536 of 728	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2021	62.3	307 of 784	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.2	450 of 798	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.6	537 of 779	31.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	21.8	614 of 710	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	3.6	711 of 714	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	6.1	723 of 730	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	18.8	661 of 725	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	39.6	484 of 710	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.4	428 of 722	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.1	565 of 712	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2021)61st percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)44th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2024)17th percentile~ school

White (2026)14th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2025-2026) ?

Reading54%+5 vs state

Math44%~ state avg

Science25%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCA-IV Reading (2026)					MCA-IV Science (2026)		MCA-III Math (2026)					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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-IV Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-IV Reading 4th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 5th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 6th Grade	MCA-IV Reading All Grades	MCA-IV Science 5th Grade	MCA-IV Science All Grades	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	Total
Norman County East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Main Ave W	Twin Valley	56584	Norman County	Norman County East School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 584-5151	95	12	7.9	47.4%	75 (78.9%)	1 (1.1%)	12 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	55.8	395^th of 869 public elementary schools	54.5%		31.7	628^th of 872 public elementary schools	28.0%	233	66.7	36.4	56.3	54.5	54.0	25.0	25.0	75.0	54.5	18.8	36.4	44.0	$14,691
Ulen-Hitterdal Elementary	Public	K-6	27 NW 2nd St	Ulen	56585	Clay County	Ulen-Hitterdal Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 596-8853	144	13	10.6	44.4%	114 (79.2%)	2 (1.4%)	7 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (12.5%)	54.7	404^th of 869 public elementary schools	53.5%		51.7	459^th of 872 public elementary schools	47.4%	55	63.6	56.5	56.3	47.4	56.3	18.8	18.8	68.2	52.2	25.0	15.8	42.5	$11,769
Ada-Borup-West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	209 6th St W	Ada	56510	Norman County	Ada-Borup-West Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 784-5353	370	26	14.2	50.8%	301 (81.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	60.1	344^th of 869 public elementary schools	60.4%		65	323^rd of 872 public elementary schools	63.0%	21	45.5	56.0	46.8		49.3	23.4	23.4	63.6	68.0	42.6		58.6
Mahnomen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	310 W Madison Ave	Mahnomen	56557	Mahnomen County	Mahnomen Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 935-2581	319	30	10.6	82.8%	15 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	226 (70.8%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (19.7%)	10.7	793^rd of 869 public elementary schools	8.7%		8.8	803^rd of 872 public elementary schools	7.9%	10	19.1	15.4	22.0	35.6	23.3	0.0	0.0	37.0	25.6	4.9	11.1	19.9	$16,263
Fertile-Beltrami Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	210 S Mill St	Fertile	56540	Polk County	Fertile-Beltrami School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 945-6953	249	20	12.2	43.4%	230 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	73.7	221^st of 869 public elementary schools	74.6%		78.7	161^st of 872 public elementary schools	81.5%	60	56.5	61.1	68.0	61.1	60.8	16.0	16.0	73.3	69.4	68.0	36.1	62.0	$11,369
Ogema Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	212 Uran Street	Ogema	56569	Becker County	Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 473-6174	251	24	10.5	64.1%	40 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	208 (82.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)	17.0				17.0			33.3				33.3	$14,248

Frequently Asked Questions about Norman County East Elementary

What schools do graduates of Norman County East Elementary attend?

Students who attend Norman County East Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Norman County East Secondary

What is the racial makeup of Norman County East Elementary?

Students at Norman County East Elementary are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Is Norman County East Elementary a good school?

Norman County East Elementary ranks 395^th of 869 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Norman County East Elementary in?

Norman County East School District

How many students attend Norman County East Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 95 students attended Norman County East Elementary.

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2024–25 through 2025–26 MCA-III & MCA-IV test scoresSep 30, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 MCA-III test scoresAug 29, 2025

2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesMay 8, 2025

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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