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Little Falls Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,466 students in Little Falls Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Little Falls Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
2,466 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Little Falls Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#366 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
# American Indian Students
15 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
7 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
47 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
2,219 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
139
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
198
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
215
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
223
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,964 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,046 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,964
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,046
$18,586
Best Little Falls Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindbergh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 9th St Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-3200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Knight Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 E Minnesota Ave
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Little Falls Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 5th Ave Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-2200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #44.
Little Falls Continuing Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14800 Riverwood Drive
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-7951
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-7951
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #55.
Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 1st Ave Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-4200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 6th St Sw
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-6200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Little Falls Community Schools School District?
Little Falls Community Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,466 students.
What is the rank of Little Falls Community Schools School District?
Little Falls Community Schools School District is ranked #369 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Little Falls Community Schools School District?
90% of Little Falls Community Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Little Falls Community Schools School District?
Little Falls Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Little Falls Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,046 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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