TALAHI COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY

1321 UNIVERSITY DR SE
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56304

www.isd742.org/talahi

701 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Talahi Community Elementary, located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, is a key institution within the Saint Cloud Area School District (ISD 742). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. As a "community" school, Talahi places a strong value on fostering partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to provide a comprehensive support system for its students.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by utilizing a curriculum that balances core academics with character education. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Talahi aims to close achievement gaps and meet the unique needs of every learner through differentiated instruction. With a dedication to both excellence and equity, Talahi Community Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local community, striving to empower its students to become productive, engaged, and lifelong learners.

701

Total Students

59.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TALAHI COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	78
Black	382
Asian	12
Two or More	65
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	5

Black
382 (54.5%)
White
148 (21.1%)
Hispanic
78 (11.1%)
Two or More
65 (9.3%)
Asian
12 (1.7%)
American Indian
11 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)370-7780
Website:	http://www.isd742.org/talahi
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	554
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 75

Kindergarten 153

Grade 1 159

Grade 2 169

Grade 3 145