D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Talahi Community Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 1321 UNIVERSITY DR SE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 26% · Math 25% proficient · 6th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
710
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%6/100reading 6th percentile, math 7th percentile among Minnesota elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency26% (−27 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−22 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%45%reading -25 pts, math -29 pts4th percentile (list)
Black17%17%reading -18 pts, math -17 pts11th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%50%reading -26 pts, math -6 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -12 pts, math -18 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1321 UNIVERSITY DR SE
City Saint Cloud
ZIP Code 56304
District 2733510
NCES School ID 273351002286
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56304

Understanding the community around Talahi Community Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,586
Per Capita Income $29,915
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%
High School or Higher 86.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $199,500
Median Rent $916
Owner-Occupied 41.7%
Renter-Occupied 58.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Talahi Community Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 56.2%
White 20.9%
Hispanic/Latino 9.4%
Two or More Races 9.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 710
Teachers (FTE) 62.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Talahi Community Elementary?
Talahi Community Elementary has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Talahi Community Elementary?
Talahi Community Elementary has 710 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Talahi Community Elementary serve?
Talahi Community Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Talahi Community Elementary receive per student?
Talahi Community Elementary receives $20,297 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Talahi Community Elementary in 56304 ▼
Avg Home Value
$273,406
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,204
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
58.3%

Other Schools in 56304

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026