- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Falls, MN
Little Falls Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Little Falls Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271824000964
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Falls Senior High earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Little Falls · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Falls Senior High has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Falls Senior High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Little Falls, MN.
School address
District: Little Falls Community Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271824000964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Little Falls Senior High held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 271824000964 · Little Falls, MN High · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 22:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Community Middle (496 students)
Little Falls Senior High held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Little Falls Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Little Falls C 112
Little Falls Continuing Education
112 students
What this shows Little Falls Senior High reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Falls Senior High compares
Little Falls Senior High 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Little Falls Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knight Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Falls Continuing Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Falls Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Falls Senior High
How many students attend Little Falls Senior High?
Little Falls Senior High has 747 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Senior High is 22:1, which is 39% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Falls Senior High?
32.3% of students at Little Falls Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Falls Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Little Falls Senior High is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Little Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Falls Senior High?
Little Falls Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Senior High rank among high schools in Little Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Falls Senior High ranks #4 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 Senior High, Little Falls Community Schools also operates Community Middle (496 students), Lincoln Elementary (477 students), and Lindbergh Elementary (473 students). See the Little Falls Community Schools district page for the complete list.