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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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,376 students in Little Falls Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,376 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Little Falls Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 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
0.18
0.59
# American Indian Students
12 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
7 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
43 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
2,146 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
90%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
144
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
174
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
202
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
257
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,531 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,578 is less than the state median of $18,580. 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
$15,531
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,578
$18,580
Best Little Falls Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindbergh Elementary 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
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Knight Elementary 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
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Little Falls Senior High 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
| 769 students
Rank: #44.
Little Falls Continuing Education
Alternative 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
| 105 students
Rank: #55.
Community Middle 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
| 496 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary 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
| 418 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 2,376 students.
What is the rank of Little Falls Community Schools School District?
Little Falls Community Schools School District is ranked #369 out of 522 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 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Little Falls Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,578 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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