- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Falls, MN
Little Falls Continuing Education
Federal NCES profile for Little Falls Continuing Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271824002780
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Falls Continuing Education earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Little Falls · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Falls Continuing Education has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Falls Continuing Education ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Little Falls, MN.
School address
District: Little Falls Community Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271824002780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Little Falls Continuing Education grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE held 4.9 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 271824002780 · Little Falls, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 28:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Falls Senior High (747 students)
Little Falls Continuing Education grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE held 4.9 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Little Falls Continuing Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Little Falls S
Little Falls Senior High
747 students
- Community Midd
Community Middle
496 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
477 students
- Lindbergh Elem
Lindbergh Elementary
473 students
- Knight Element 119
Knight Elementary
119 students
- This school 112
Little Falls Continuing Education
112 students
What this shows Little Falls Continuing Education reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Falls Continuing Education compares
Little Falls Continuing Education is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 77% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,236
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Little Falls Continuing Education is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Little Falls Community Schools reports $14,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Falls Continuing Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knight Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Falls Continuing Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high 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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Falls Continuing Education
How many students attend Little Falls Continuing Education?
Little Falls Continuing Education has 112 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Continuing Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Continuing Education is 28:1, which is 77% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Falls Continuing Education?
56.4% of students at Little Falls Continuing Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Falls Continuing Education?
The largest demographic group at Little Falls Continuing Education is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Little Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Falls Continuing Education?
Little Falls Continuing Education has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Little Falls Continuing Education rank among high schools in Little Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Falls Continuing Education ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Little Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Little Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Falls Community Schools?
Besides Little Falls Continuing Education, Little Falls Community Schools also operates Little Falls Senior High (747 students), Community Middle (496 students), and Lincoln Elementary (477 students). See the Little Falls Community Schools district page for the complete list.