Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falls Elementary School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
International Falls School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Falls Elementary School is ranked #418 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Falls Elementary School?
392 students attend Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Falls Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Falls Elementary School?
Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Falls Elementary School offer ?
Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Falls Elementary School part of?
Falls Elementary School is part of International Falls School District.
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