Serving 701 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Talahi Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 25%
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- Attendance Zone: Talahi Community Elementary serves the northeast portion of Saint Cloud, MN, covering an area of approximately 29.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Talahi Community Elementary School's student population of 701 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
701 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Talahi Community Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Talahi Community Elementary School?
701 students attend Talahi Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Talahi Community Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talahi Community Elementary School?
Talahi Community Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Talahi Community Elementary School offer ?
Talahi Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Talahi Community Elementary School part of?
Talahi Community Elementary School is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Talahi tries to look nice. The play ground is too small,there's violence, theft, crowded class rooms, and kids are being pushed to the next grade when they aren't ready.Worst elementary school!
1 10/10/2025
Worst school i have ever seen in my life teacher calls student names and punishes them and not the student that is doing something wrong should be closed down would give 0 stars if it would let me
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