Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cannon Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cannon Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cannon Falls Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cannon Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannon Falls Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannon Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Cannon Falls Elementary School is ranked #524 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cannon Falls Elementary School often compared to?
Cannon Falls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodhue Elementary School, Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School, Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cannon Falls Elementary School?
466 students attend Cannon Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cannon Falls Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannon Falls Elementary School?
Cannon Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cannon Falls Elementary School offer ?
Cannon Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cannon Falls Elementary School part of?
Cannon Falls Elementary School is part of Cannon Falls Public School District.
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