At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
89
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
71%+21.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Tower-Soudan Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in TOWER, Minnesota. The school enrolls 89 students. It is part of the ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
89 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27137
CityTOWER
ZIP55790
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270000801684
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment89
White57.6%
Hispanic / Latino4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.3%
Two or More Races8.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
57.6%
Hispanic
4.0%
Two+
8.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.