LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS SCHOOL DIST.

Located at 700 Main Street in Littlefork, Minnesota, the Littlefork-Big Falls School District is an open, traditional public school district serving a remote rural community in northern Minnesota. Operating independently as a non-charter system, the district manages two operational schools that deliver a seamless educational trajectory spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. In the 2024–2025 academic context, the district maintains a close-knit student body of 402 learners, with a balanced gender distribution of 202 male and 200 female students. Enrollment remains steady across all grade levels—ranging from 20 pre-kindergarten children and 22 kindergarteners to 30 graduating high school seniors—creating a cohesive educational environment comprising 363 White students, 30 multiracial students, 6 Hispanic students, 2 Pacific Islander students, and 1 American Indian student.

To support its student population across all grade levels, the Littlefork-Big Falls School District employs a dedicated workforce totaling approximately 105.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The instructional backbone is supported by nearly 49.4 FTE teachers alongside 7.85 FTE instructional aides and over 48 FTE support personnel, ensuring individualized attention and a low student-to-teacher ratio. This well-staffed operational model allows the district to effectively address the unique academic, logistical, and developmental needs of its rural remote region. For parents, prospective residents, and educational researchers, the district offers a well-resourced, community-oriented framework focused on comprehensive PK–12 public education.