Top Rankings
Littlefork-Big Falls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 369 students in Littlefork-Big Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Littlefork-Big Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
369 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Littlefork-Big Falls School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,520 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,179 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,520
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,179
$18,580
Best Littlefork-Big Falls School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Littlefork-big Falls Secondary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Main St
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6614
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6614
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main St
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6641
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6641
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Littlefork-Big Falls School District?
Littlefork-Big Falls School District manages 2 public schools serving 369 students.
What is the rank of Littlefork-Big Falls School District?
Littlefork-Big Falls School District is ranked #199 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Littlefork-Big Falls School District?
90% of Littlefork-Big Falls School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Littlefork-Big Falls School District?
Littlefork-Big Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Littlefork-Big Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,179 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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