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#1431 of 1,992 schools in MN
Talahi Community Elementary
Elementary School · ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1321 UNIVERSITY DR SE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304
Enrollment
710
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
710
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,431 of 1,992
In Saint Cloud
#4 of 15
public schools
In district
#7 of 16
ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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About Talahi Community Elementary
Talahi Community Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN, part of ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Talahi Community Elementary serves approximately 710 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
Talahi Community Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 1,992 schools in MN. Structured state assessment records for Talahi Community Elementary show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at Talahi Community Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Talahi Community Elementary — Students at Talahi Community Elementary score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.2/10.
How Talahi Community Elementary Compares
See how Talahi Community Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1321 UNIVERSITY DR SE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Talahi Community Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ (rated 8.8/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ALL SAINTS ACADEMY-ST CLOUD CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Saint Cloud, see our Saint Cloud schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,133
Median Home Value
$230,600
Median Rent
$926/mo
Population
17,281
College Educated
24.9%
Homeownership
44.1%
Avg Commute
22.8 min
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Median Age
33.5
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 710
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (320) 370-7780
Resources & Links
District
ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 9,543
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,825
- District Rank
- #7 of 16
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