FALCON RIDGE

1200 COLUMBUS AVE N
NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071

554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Falcon Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in New Prague, Minnesota, serving students as part of the New Prague Area Schools district. Situated at 1200 Columbus Ave N, the school provides an educational environment focused on foundational learning and community development. As part of a district that emphasizes both academic rigor and student well-being, Falcon Ridge is committed to preparing its students for success as they transition through the primary grades and eventually into the middle and high school levels within the New Prague system.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit community that prioritizes parent-teacher collaboration and active involvement in student life. By utilizing the resources of the larger New Prague school district, Falcon Ridge offers a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or registration information can visit the district’s official website at http://np.k12.mn.us.

554

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FALCON RIDGE
Demographic	Student Count
White	515
Hispanic	16
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
515 (93.0 %)
Hispanic
16 (2.9 %)
Two or More
15 (2.7 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS
Phone:	(952)758-1600
Website:	http://npaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 120