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Littlefork-big Falls Elementary
Elementary School · Littlefork-big Falls School Dist. · Littlefork, MN
A Littlefork-big Falls School Dist. elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
700 MAIN ST, Littlefork, MN 56653
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Littlefork-big Falls Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Littlefork-big Falls Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low151/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,411
Median home value
$145,800
Median rent
$651/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Littlefork-big Falls School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Littlefork-big Falls Elementary is listed in LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Littlefork-big Falls Elementary
Littlefork-big Falls Elementary is a public elementary school in Littlefork, MN, part of Littlefork-big Falls School Dist., serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,284 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Littlefork-big Falls Elementary
What grades does Littlefork-big Falls Elementary serve?
Littlefork-big Falls Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Littlefork-big Falls Elementary?
Littlefork-big Falls Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littlefork-big Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Littlefork-big Falls Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Littlefork-big Falls Elementary rank in MN?
Littlefork-big Falls Elementary ranks #1,284 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Littlefork-big Falls Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Littlefork-big Falls Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Littlefork-big Falls Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Littlefork-big Falls Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Littlefork-big Falls Elementary a charter school?
No, Littlefork-big Falls Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Littlefork-big Falls Elementary a Title I school?
No, Littlefork-big Falls Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Littlefork-big Falls Elementary?
48.1% of students at Littlefork-big Falls Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Koochiching County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (218) 278-6641
- Area population (ZIP 56653)
- 1,226
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 54.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56653; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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