At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
710
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
88%+38.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–3
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
TALAHI COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–3 in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. The school enrolls 710 students. It is part of the ST. CLOUD PUBLIC 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
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–3
DistrictST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27141
CitySAINT CLOUD
ZIP56304
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID273351002286
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment710
White20.8%
Hispanic / Latino7.8%
Black / African American59.3%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races8.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
20.8%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
59.3%
Asian
1.8%
Two+
8.5%
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.