Thief River Falls School District

The Thief River Falls School District is located in Thief River Falls, MN and includes 4 schools that serve 2,004 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Thief River Falls School District spends $9,479 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Thief River Falls School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MN state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Thief River Falls School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Thief River Falls School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Thief River Falls School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.