Top Rankings
Little Falls Community Schools 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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,424 students in Little Falls Community Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
2,424 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Little Falls Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 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 77% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#330 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Graduation Rate
77%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2002–2013. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,118 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 $16,078 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$39 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,118
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,078
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Little Falls Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Knight Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 E Minnesota Ave
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Little Falls Continuing Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 5th Ave Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-7951
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-7951
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Little Falls Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 5th Ave Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-2200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Community Middle School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1001 5th Ave Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-2003
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-2003
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Little Falls Community Schools?
Little Falls Community Schools manages 7 public schools serving 2,424 students.
What is the rank of Little Falls Community Schools?
Little Falls Community Schools is ranked #360 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
90% of Little Falls Community Schools 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?
Little Falls Community Schools 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's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,078 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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