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#1431 of 1,992 schools in MN
Talahi Community Elementary
Elementary School · St. Cloud Public School District · Saint Cloud, MN
A St. Cloud Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1321 UNIVERSITY DR SE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 26% proficient (2019)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Talahi Community Elementary score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Talahi Community Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low174/100K
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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
$54,133
Median home value
$230,600
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
44.1%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 3–5 | 1.1 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| St Katharine Drexel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| St Robert Bellarmine AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Clearview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | Not available | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Cloud Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Talahi Community Elementary is listed in ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Talahi Community Elementary
Talahi Community Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN, part of St. Cloud Public School District, serving approximately 710 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Talahi Community Elementary
What grades does Talahi Community Elementary serve?
Talahi Community Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Talahi Community Elementary?
Talahi Community Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talahi Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Talahi Community Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Talahi Community Elementary rank in MN?
Talahi Community Elementary ranks #1,431 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Talahi Community Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Talahi Community Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Talahi Community Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Talahi Community Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Talahi Community Elementary a charter school?
No, Talahi Community Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Talahi Community Elementary a Title I school?
No, Talahi Community Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Talahi Community Elementary?
88.2% of students at Talahi Community 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 710
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (320) 370-7780
- Area population (ZIP 56304)
- 17,281
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 56304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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