- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · International Falls, MN
Falls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Falls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271500000759
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falls Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in International Falls · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Falls Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falls Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in International Falls, MN.
School address
District: International Falls School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271500000759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Falls Elementary held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 271500000759 · International Falls, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.7:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Falls Secondary (489 students)
Falls Elementary held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Falls Elementary compares
Falls Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 8% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,310
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Falls Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for International Falls School District reports $15,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falls Elementary
How many students attend Falls Elementary?
Falls Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in International Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falls Elementary?
39.4% of students at Falls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Falls Elementary is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in International Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falls Elementary?
Falls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Falls Elementary rank among schools in International Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Falls Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in International Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in International Falls School District?
Besides Falls Elementary, International Falls School District also operates Falls Secondary (489 students). See the International Falls School District district page for the complete list.