International Falls School District

1515 11th St
International Falls, MN 56649-2488
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 914 students in International Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in International Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
914 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

International Falls School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#202 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
39%
46%
53%
51%
41%
41%
87%
83.3%
(2022-23)
20.2%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.60
% American Indian
5%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,613 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,095 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,613
$19,325
Spending / Student
$17,095
$20,059

Best International Falls School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falls Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1414 15th Ave
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Falls Secondary
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 11th St
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Gr: 6-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to International Falls School District?
International Falls School District manages 2 public schools serving 914 students.
What is the rank of International Falls School District?
International Falls School District is ranked #212 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in International Falls School District?
87% of International Falls School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of International Falls School District?
International Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is International Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,095 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 914 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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