Talahi Community Elementary School

1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 25%
  • : 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Talahi Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Talahi Community Elementary School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
603 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Talahi Community Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
25%
56%
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(18-19)
26%
59%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
63%
12%
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White
20%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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0.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
603 students attend Talahi Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Talahi Community Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Talahi Community Elementary School offer ?
Talahi Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Talahi Community Elementary School part of?
Talahi Community Elementary School is part of St. Cloud Public School District.

School Reviews

1   12/17/2016
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
- Posted by Parent - Pissed off parent
5   4/10/2012
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!
- Posted by Parent - damar

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 25%
  • : 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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