- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · International Falls, MN
Falls Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Falls Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271500000761
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falls Secondary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in International Falls · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Falls Secondary has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falls Secondary ranks #2 of 3 schools in International Falls, MN.
School address
District: International Falls School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271500000761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Falls Secondary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 271500000761 · International Falls, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 18.8:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Falls Elementary (425 students)
Falls Secondary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Falls Secondary compares
Falls Secondary 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Falls Secondary 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 Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falls Secondary'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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falls Secondary
How many students attend Falls Secondary?
Falls Secondary has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in International Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls Secondary is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falls Secondary?
30.5% of students at Falls Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falls Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Falls Secondary is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in International Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falls Secondary?
Falls Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Falls Secondary rank among schools in International Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Falls Secondary ranks #2 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 Secondary, International Falls School District also operates Falls Elementary (425 students). See the International Falls School District district page for the complete list.