Summary:
The 56475 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Knight Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 115 students. Knight Elementary is part of the Little Falls Community Schools district, which is ranked 318 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Knight Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the MCA-III Math and Reading assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in Math. In 2024-2025, the school's overall Math proficiency rate was 33.33%, compared to 36.33% for the district and 45.21% for the state. Similarly, the school's Reading proficiency rate was 42.59%, compared to 41.53% for the district and 49.59% for the state. The school's performance on the MCA-III Science assessment is also below the district and state averages.
Knight Elementary serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 53.91% in 2023-2024. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2 in 2023-2024, which may provide opportunities for more personalized attention and support for students. However, the small size of the school, with only 115 students, may also present unique challenges in terms of resource allocation and program offerings.
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