Talahi Community Elementary

Talahi Community Elementary serves 710 students in prekindergarten through third grade in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. With 62 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial early learning years. The school has earned recognition for its performance, receiving a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #435 out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 79th percentile among Minnesota schools.

This strong showing reflects the school's commitment to providing quality education during the foundational prekindergarten through third grade years, when students develop essential reading, math, and social skills. Talahi Community Elementary draws families from the surrounding 56304 zip code area, where the median household income is $55,586 and median home values average $199,500. The diverse community includes working families, with 24% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The school serves a mixed-income population, with 18.6% of the area's residents living below the poverty line. Located on University Drive SE in Saint Cloud, Talahi Community Elementary operates within a small city setting that combines suburban neighborhoods with easy access to urban amenities and resources.