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Little Falls Public 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 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,440 students in Little Falls Public 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 Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
2,440 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Little Falls Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#353 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
53%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
6 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
45 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
2,201 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
184
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
220
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
211
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,124 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,195 is less than the state median of $18,614. 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
$15,124
$17,887
Spending / Student
$14,195
$18,614
Best Little Falls Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Se 9th St
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-3200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Knight Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 Minnesota Ave
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Little Falls Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Se 5th Ave
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-2200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 782 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw 6th St
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-6200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #55.
Little Falls Continuing Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
| 79 students
Rank: #66.
Community Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 1st Ave Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-4200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Little Falls Public School District?
Little Falls Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,440 students.
What is the rank of Little Falls Public School District?
Little Falls Public School District is ranked #347 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Public School District?
90% of Little Falls Public 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 Public School District?
Little Falls Public 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 Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,195 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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