NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

1427 6TH AVE NW
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN 56721

www.egf.k12.mn.us

499 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

New Heights Elementary, located in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, serves as a key educational institution within the East Grand Forks Public School District. Situated at 1427 6th Ave NW, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students. By prioritizing foundational academics, character development, and social growth, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future middle and high school years.

As part of the broader East Grand Forks school community, New Heights Elementary emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure every student reaches their full potential. The school provides a structured curriculum aligned with state standards while offering various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Those interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news can find comprehensive resources on their official district website at http://www.egf.k12.mn.us.

499

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	61
Black	53
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	8

White
351 (70.3%)
Hispanic
61 (12.2%)
Black
53 (10.6%)
Two or More
24 (4.8%)
American Indian
8 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Grand Forks Public Schools
Phone:	(218)773-0908
Website:	http://www.egf.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 171

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	171
Grade 1	149
Grade 2	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	230	46.1%
Male	269	53.9%

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