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Falls Elementary

Summary:

Falls Elementary is an elementary school located in International Falls, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 393 students. The school is part of the International Falls School District, which is ranked 303 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Falls Elementary generally performs better than the district and state averages in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in Math (47.42% vs. 45.47% state average) and Reading (52.82% vs. 49.85% state average) for all grades. The school also outperformed the district and state in Science proficiency for all grades. However, the school's performance for White students and Special Education students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 25% of Minnesota elementary schools. Compared to the nearby Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary, Falls Elementary generally outperforms the school in academic assessments, particularly in Math and Reading proficiency.

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Falls Elementary has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 32.99% in 2021-2022 to 48.85% in 2022-2023, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11 to 13.1 students per teacher over the past three school years, suggesting a more favorable learning environment for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1414 15th Ave
       International Falls, MN  56649-2488

(218) 283-2571

District: International Falls School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
440th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,969 Help


Students who attend Falls Elementary usually attend:

High:    Falls Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Two or more races:
7.4%
American Indian:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Compare Details Falls Elementary ranks better than 50.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), two or more races (7.4%), American Indian (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falls Elementary is 12.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falls Elementary is $11,969.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Falls Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Falls Elementary 440th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Falls Elementary in the ranking list.)

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International Falls School District:

SchoolDigger ranks International Falls School District 303rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Falls Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.31 479th 674 28.9%
2004 34.16 533rd 676 21.2%
2005 40.10 501st 685 26.9%
2006 42.04 555th 756 26.6%
2007 40.97 589th 777 24.2%
2008 27.42 668th 781 14.5%
2009 26.34 373rd 434 14.1%
2010 44.54 581st 803 27.6%
2011 48.47 526th 814 35.4%
2012 48.32 539th 820 34.3%
2013 42.91 564th 824 31.6%
2014 50.59 498th 826 39.7%
2015 49.39 514th 840 38.8%
2016 57.99 419th 848 50.6%
2017 52.10 487th 853 42.9%
2018 66.57 296th 847 65.1%
2019 59.94 403rd 870 53.7%
2021 57.67 411th 869 52.7%
2022 55.12 436th 858 49.2%
2023 52.36 450th 845 46.7%
2024 54.30 440th 881 50.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.42 345th 515 33.0%
2021 46.45 227th 417 45.6%
2023 18.97 459th 524 12.4%
2024 20.53 492nd 572 14.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.72 204th 728 72.0%
2019 67.23 211th 740 71.5%
2021 70.16 156th 683 77.2%
2022 72.35 132nd 663 80.1%
2023 50.66 397th 774 48.7%
2024 57.07 329th 793 58.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.01 335th 774 56.7%
2019 55.72 422nd 787 46.4%
2021 54.13 414th 783 47.1%
2022 57.27 381st 799 52.3%
2023 47.07 467th 787 40.7%
2024 58.68 347th 809 57.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.88 261st 779 66.5%
2019 61.58 352nd 798 55.9%
2021 56.80 369th 784 52.9%
2022 49.20 470th 808 41.8%
2023 55.44 383rd 799 52.1%
2024 45.27 500th 826 39.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.69 7th 21 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.90 338th 712 52.5%
2019 42.20 474th 722 34.3%
2021 36.47 512th 710 27.9%
2022 32.08 558th 725 23.0%
2023 27.77 585th 712 17.8%
2024 29.56 570th 730 21.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Falls Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 514 0 4 0 36 n/a n/a 0 554
1989 515 0 0 1 40 n/a n/a 0 556
1990 559 2 3 3 32 n/a n/a 0 599
1991 581 4 2 11 38 n/a n/a 0 636
1992 556 1 6 0 30 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 547 1 3 3 17 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 477 0 1 4 29 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 483 1 1 5 20 n/a n/a 0 510
1996 483 1 1 5 20 n/a n/a 0 510
1997 500 1 1 4 19 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 493 1 1 3 12 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 489 3 0 2 9 n/a n/a 0 503
2000 473 4 0 4 12 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 447 3 1 3 13 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 434 2 0 1 12 n/a n/a 0 449
2003 434 2 0 1 12 n/a n/a 0 449
2004 368 1 0 0 60 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 609 3 2 2 64 n/a n/a 0 680
2006 599 4 2 3 51 n/a n/a 0 659
2007 582 3 3 3 69 n/a n/a 0 660
2008 569 7 3 4 62 n/a n/a 0 645
2009 583 8 2 3 42 n/a n/a 0 638
2010 589 5 2 3 54 n/a n/a 0 653
2011 615 7 3 3 46 1 3 0 678
2012 622 4 2 10 32 0 3 0 673
2013 593 7 1 6 24 0 10 0 641
2014 543 4 2 5 18 0 8 0 580
2015 531 3 4 4 19 0 5 0 566
2016 449 3 1 3 8 0 6 0 470
2017 471 2 1 5 11 0 8 0 498
2018 422 2 1 5 43 0 4 0 477
2019 411 2 1 5 42 0 7 0 468
2020 383 1 1 7 37 0 14 0 443
2021 345 3 0 6 37 0 16 0 407
2022 327 3 0 3 31 0 24 0 388
2023 343 3 0 3 18 0 26 0 393
2024 341 5 0 6 11 0 29 0 392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 554 30.6 18.1 22.9
1989 556 32.4 17.1 22.1
1990 599 30.7 19.5 20.2
1991 636 31.4 20.2 14
1992 593 36.9 16.0 20.9
1993 571 35.5 16.1 19.8
1994 511 31.6 16.2 18.2
1995 510 30.2 16.9 17.1
1996 510 30.2 16.9 17.1
1997 525 27.4 19.2 19.8
1998 510 n/a 0.0 23.9
1999 503 32.8 15.3 23.7
2000 493 28.9 17.1 32.3
2001 467 26.2 17.8 29.8
2002 449 25.5 17.6 35.2
2003 449 25.5 17.6 35.2
2004 429 25.6 16.8 37.1
2005 680 39.8 17.1 39.6
2006 659 38.8 17.0 36.7
2007 660 37.8 17.5 41.5
2008 645 37.3 17.3 36.3
2009 638 39.5 16.2 37.3
2010 653 39.2 16.6 40.4
2011 678 36.3 18.6 40.6
2012 673 39.2 17.1 40.3
2013 641 34.4 18.6 41.8
2014 580 37.7 15.3 46
2015 566 37.0 15.2 45.9
2016 470 31.0 15.1 44.5
2017 498 30.7 16.1 44
2018 477 32.0 14.9 46.5
2019 468 30.8 15.1 46.6
2020 443 34.3 12.9 43.8
2021 407 36.9 11.0 43.5
2022 388 33.9 11.4 33
2023 393 29.9 13.1 48.9
2024 392 32.3 12.1 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 554 30.6 18.1 22.9
1989 556 32.4 17.1 22.1
1990 599 30.7 19.5 20.2
1991 636 31.4 20.2 14
1992 593 36.9 16.0 20.9
1993 571 35.5 16.1 19.8
1994 511 31.6 16.2 18.2
1995 510 30.2 16.9 17.1
1996 510 30.2 16.9 17.1
1997 525 27.4 19.2 19.8
1998 510 n/a 0.0 23.9
1999 503 32.8 15.3 23.7
2000 493 28.9 17.1 32.3
2001 467 26.2 17.8 29.8
2002 449 25.5 17.6 35.2
2003 449 25.5 17.6 35.2
2004 429 25.6 16.8 37.1
2005 680 39.8 17.1 39.6
2006 659 38.8 17.0 36.7
2007 660 37.8 17.5 41.5
2008 645 37.3 17.3 36.3
2009 638 39.5 16.2 37.3
2010 653 39.2 16.6 40.4
2011 678 36.3 18.6 40.6
2012 673 39.2 17.1 40.3
2013 641 34.4 18.6 41.8
2014 580 37.7 15.3 46
2015 566 37.0 15.2 45.9
2016 470 31.0 15.1 44.5
2017 498 30.7 16.1 44
2018 477 32.0 14.9 46.5
2019 468 30.8 15.1 46.6
2020 443 34.3 12.9 43.8
2021 407 36.9 11.0 43.5
2022 388 33.9 11.4 33
2023 393 29.9 13.1 48.9
2024 392 32.3 12.1 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Falls Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,969

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Falls Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 403rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 450th of 845 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Falls Elementary)67.265.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (International Falls School District)67.265.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Falls Elementary)59.746.4
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (International Falls School District)59.746.4
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Falls Elementary)73.854.7
 19.1%
   4th Grade Math (International Falls School District)73.854.7
 19.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Falls Elementary)64.251.5
 12.7%
   4th Grade Reading (International Falls School District)64.251.5
 12.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Falls Elementary)45.636.4
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (International Falls School District)45.636.4
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Falls Elementary)68.453.7
 14.7%
   5th Grade Reading (International Falls School District)68.453.7
 14.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Falls Elementary)46.835.2
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (International Falls School District)46.835.2
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students468393
 16%
African American23
 50%
American Indian4218
 57.1%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White411343
 16.5%
Two or More Races726
 271.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%48.9%
 2.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Falls Elementary.

Falls Elementary ranks 440th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Falls Elementary are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Falls Elementary usually go on to attend:

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