Enrollment
186
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271827000848
Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary — Littlefork, MN
Federal NCES profile for Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Littlefork-Big Falls School Dist. · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary reports 186 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% below the Minnesota average and 29% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 186 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Littlefork-Big Falls School Dist. spends $18,624 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.8% from local sources (property taxes), 74.2% from the state, and 6.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 14% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 14% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,624
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 186 Top 42% in Minnesota — larger than 58% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.0% -14% vs state
NCES ID 271827000848
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 186:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.0%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littlefork-Big Falls School Dist., which includes Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary.
$18,624
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 74.2%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary
How many students attend Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary?
Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary has 186 students enrolled. It is a other school in LITTLEFORK, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary?
37.0% of students at Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary is White at 91.9%. The school serves a student body in LITTLEFORK, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary?
Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.