- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylors Falls, MN
Taylors Falls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Taylors Falls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270001701672
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylors Falls Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 329
- students enrolled
Taylors Falls Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chisago Lakes School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001701672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Taylors Falls Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 270001701672 · Taylors Falls, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 13.7:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisago Lakes Senior High (1,053 students)
Taylors Falls Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Taylors Falls Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes Senior High
1,053 students
- Lakeside El.
Lakeside El.
804 students
- Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes Middle
742 students
- Chisago Lakes 347
Chisago Lakes El.
347 students
- This school 329
Taylors Falls Elementary
329 students
- Chisago Lakes 41
Chisago Lakes Family Center
41 students
What this shows Taylors Falls Elementary reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylors Falls Elementary compares
Taylors 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 43% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$13,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Taylors Falls Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chisago Lakes School District reports $13,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylors Falls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago Lakes Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside El. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes El. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes Family Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylors Falls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylors Falls Elementary
How many students attend Taylors Falls Elementary?
Taylors Falls Elementary has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylors Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylors Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylors Falls Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Taylors Falls Elementary?
24.6% of students at Taylors Falls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylors Falls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Taylors Falls Elementary is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Taylors Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylors Falls Elementary?
Taylors Falls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Chisago Lakes School District?
Besides Taylors Falls Elementary, Chisago Lakes School District also operates Chisago Lakes Senior High (1,053 students), Lakeside El. (804 students), and Chisago Lakes Middle (742 students). See the Chisago Lakes School District district page for the complete list.