Little Falls Community Schools School District
School District · Little Falls, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,236
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,236
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Little Falls Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Little Falls Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lindbergh Elementary
Little Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Little Falls Senior High
Little Falls · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Knight Elementary
Randall · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#344 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,236
$372 vs Minnesota median
District size
2,376 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Little Falls Community Schools ranks #344 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Little Falls Community Schools's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lindbergh Elementary (6.2/10), Little Falls Senior High (5.6/10), and Knight Elementary (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Little Falls Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindbergh Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Little Falls Senior High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Knight Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Little Falls Continuing Education | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Community Middle | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Little Falls Community Schools
Little Falls Community Schools is a Little Falls, Minnesota school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,376 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $14,236 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Little Falls Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lindbergh Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Little Falls Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 44.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Little Falls Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Little Falls Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Little Falls Community Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Little Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 2,376
- Teachers (FTE)
- 172
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Little Falls Community Schools?
Little Falls Community Schools has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Little Falls Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Little Falls Community Schools is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Little Falls Community Schools?
Little Falls Community Schools spends $14,236 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Little Falls Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Little Falls Community Schools is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Little Falls Community Schools?
Lindbergh Elementary is the highest-rated school in Little Falls Community Schools with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Little Falls Community Schools?
Across schools in Little Falls Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Little Falls Community Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Little Falls Community Schools has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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