At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
95
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
59%+11.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
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 95 students. It is part of the ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
95 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 Enrollment95
White47.4%
Hispanic / Latino4.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native31.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
47.4%
Hispanic
4.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
4.2%
Two+
12.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.