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Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary

Summary:

Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary is a public elementary school serving 174 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Littlefork, Minnesota. The school is part of the International Falls School District, which is ranked 269 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.51%) compared to the nearby Falls Elementary school (87.28%), it has generally lower proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments in both math (40.59%) and reading (42.16%) compared to the state averages and Falls Elementary. The school also has particularly low rankings for its female and white student subgroups, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable educational outcomes.

Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 327 out of 870 Minnesota elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 584 out of 881 in 2023-2024. This corresponds with a decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars over the same period. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 30.73% in 2021-2022 to 47.13% in 2022-2023, indicating that the school may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 700 Main St
       Littlefork, MN  56653-0533

(218) 278-6641

District: Littlefork-Big Falls School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
584th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,260 Help


Students who attend Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary usually attend:

High:    Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  174

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Two or more races:
9.8%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Compare Details Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary ranks worse than 66.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), two or more races (9.8%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary is 17.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary is $13,260.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary 584th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Littlefork-Big Falls School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Littlefork-Big Falls School District 269th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.55 462nd 674 31.5%
2004 30.31 554th 676 18.0%
2005 27.88 581st 685 15.2%
2006 27.53 658th 756 13.0%
2007 32.76 642nd 777 17.4%
2008 67.59 241st 781 69.1%
2009 53.85 232nd 434 46.5%
2010 66.88 282nd 803 64.9%
2011 50.78 501st 814 38.5%
2012 55.76 460th 820 43.9%
2013 55.83 432nd 824 47.6%
2014 50.40 500th 826 39.5%
2015 56.80 437th 840 48.0%
2016 64.54 323rd 848 61.9%
2017 56.67 434th 853 49.1%
2018 59.90 383rd 847 54.8%
2019 65.42 327th 870 62.4%
2021 61.53 350th 869 59.7%
2022 51.08 489th 858 43.0%
2023 44.66 534th 845 36.8%
2024 40.13 584th 881 33.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.39 366th 728 49.7%
2019 75.26 126th 740 83.0%
2021 87.48 39th 683 94.3%
2023 37.43 522nd 774 32.6%
2024 41.77 496th 793 37.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.56 446th 774 42.4%
2019 57.30 406th 787 48.4%
2021 37.85 555th 783 29.1%
2022 34.10 578th 799 27.7%
2023 24.48 620th 787 21.2%
2024 31.70 595th 809 26.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.69 274th 779 64.8%
2019 71.51 216th 798 72.9%
2021 73.22 183rd 784 76.7%
2022 48.30 481st 808 40.5%
2023 51.66 424th 799 46.9%
2024 45.27 501st 826 39.3%
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Rank History for White students at Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.29 537th 712 24.6%
2019 44.20 451st 722 37.5%
2021 41.72 458th 710 35.5%
2022 27.70 600th 725 17.2%
2023 19.43 642nd 712 9.8%
2024 16.32 680th 730 6.8%
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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 Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 194 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 197
1989 206 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 210
1990 213 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 218
1991 217 0 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 225
1992 190 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 194
1993 177 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 182
1994 170 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 173
1995 142 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 145
1996 142 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 145
1997 164 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 166
1998 154 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 3 159
1999 162 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2000 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2001 178 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2002 175 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2003 175 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2004 168 2 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 175
2005 163 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 166
2006 153 4 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 159
2007 166 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 169
2008 182 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 187
2009 172 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 177
2010 152 1 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 162
2011 155 0 0 3 4 0 4 0 166
2012 133 1 0 1 6 0 4 0 145
2013 143 1 0 1 5 0 5 0 155
2014 163 1 0 1 5 0 6 0 176
2015 169 1 0 2 5 0 7 0 184
2016 176 1 0 1 3 0 8 0 189
2017 172 1 0 2 2 0 8 0 185
2018 173 1 0 4 5 0 6 0 189
2019 153 0 0 4 5 0 11 0 173
2020 149 0 0 2 2 0 12 0 165
2021 134 0 0 3 3 0 12 0 152
2022 156 0 0 4 3 0 16 0 179
2023 154 0 0 2 1 0 17 0 174

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 Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 197 11.5 17.1 21.3
1989 210 13.5 15.5 19
1990 218 15.3 14.2 22.9
1991 225 18.5 12.1 18.2
1992 194 15.1 12.8 19.1
1993 182 11.8 15.4 25.3
1994 173 12.0 14.4 22.5
1995 145 10.6 13.7 19.3
1996 145 10.6 13.7 19.3
1997 166 10.5 15.8 22.3
1998 159 n/a 0.0 26.3
1999 163 13.5 12.1 20.9
2000 158 12.5 12.6 34.2
2001 178 12.3 14.5 36
2002 176 11.4 15.4 40.9
2003 176 11.4 15.4 40.9
2004 175 10.4 16.8 50.9
2005 166 10.8 15.4 45.2
2006 159 11.3 14.1 42.1
2007 169 11.6 14.6 48.5
2008 187 12.5 15.0 47.6
2009 177 12.6 14.0 49.7
2010 162 11.6 13.9 44.4
2011 166 11.5 14.3 48.8
2012 145 11.9 12.0 40
2013 155 10.6 14.5 43.2
2014 176 9.1 19.2 44.9
2015 184 10.0 18.4 50
2016 189 10.0 18.9 40.7
2017 185 10.3 17.9 36.8
2018 189 10.1 18.6 37.6
2019 173 10.5 16.3 35.3
2020 165 10.3 15.9 37.6
2021 152 10.0 15.1 33.6
2022 179 11.0 16.1 30.7
2023 174 9.8 17.7 47.1

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 Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 197 11.5 17.1 21.3
1989 210 13.5 15.5 19
1990 218 15.3 14.2 22.9
1991 225 18.5 12.1 18.2
1992 194 15.1 12.8 19.1
1993 182 11.8 15.4 25.3
1994 173 12.0 14.4 22.5
1995 145 10.6 13.7 19.3
1996 145 10.6 13.7 19.3
1997 166 10.5 15.8 22.3
1998 159 n/a 0.0 26.3
1999 163 13.5 12.1 20.9
2000 158 12.5 12.6 34.2
2001 178 12.3 14.5 36
2002 176 11.4 15.4 40.9
2003 176 11.4 15.4 40.9
2004 175 10.4 16.8 50.9
2005 166 10.8 15.4 45.2
2006 159 11.3 14.1 42.1
2007 169 11.6 14.6 48.5
2008 187 12.5 15.0 47.6
2009 177 12.6 14.0 49.7
2010 162 11.6 13.9 44.4
2011 166 11.5 14.3 48.8
2012 145 11.9 12.0 40
2013 155 10.6 14.5 43.2
2014 176 9.1 19.2 44.9
2015 184 10.0 18.4 50
2016 189 10.0 18.9 40.7
2017 185 10.3 17.9 36.8
2018 189 10.1 18.6 37.6
2019 173 10.5 16.3 35.3
2020 165 10.3 15.9 37.6
2021 152 10.0 15.1 33.6
2022 179 11.0 16.1 30.7
2023 174 9.8 17.7 47.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,260

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Littlefork-Big 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 327th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 534th of 845 Elementary schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary)56.554.6
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Littlefork-Big Falls School District)56.554.6
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary)47.830.4
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Littlefork-Big Falls School District)47.830.4
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary)57.747.1
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Littlefork-Big Falls School District)57.747.1
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary)53.947.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Littlefork-Big Falls School District)53.947.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary)69.233.3
 35.9%
   5th Grade Math (Littlefork-Big Falls School District)69.233.3
 35.9%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary)73.168.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Littlefork-Big Falls School District)73.168.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary)73.142.9
 30.2%
   5th Grade Science (Littlefork-Big Falls School District)73.142.9
 30.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary)56.335.7
 20.5%
   6th Grade Math (Littlefork-Big Falls School District)56.335.7
 20.5%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary)80.739.3
 41.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Littlefork-Big Falls School District)80.739.3
 41.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students173174
 0.6%
African American00
American Indian51
 80%
Asian00
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White153154
 0.7%
Two or More Races1117
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.3%47.1%
 11.9%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 174 students attended Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary.

Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary ranks 584th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary are 89% White, 10% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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