Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Falcons Online Academy-elementary ranks in the top 50% 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
31%
11%
Black
4%
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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 Falcons Online Academy-elementary's ranking?
Falcons Online Academy-elementary is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Falcons Online Academy-elementary?
26 students attend Falcons Online Academy-elementary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Falcons Online Academy-elementary students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falcons Online Academy-elementary?
Falcons Online Academy-elementary has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falcons Online Academy-elementary offer ?
Falcons Online Academy-elementary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Falcons Online Academy-elementary part of?
Falcons Online Academy-elementary is part of Faribault Public School District.
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