Enrollment
4
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aitkin, MN
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Federal NCES profile for Aitkin Alternative Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270276002789
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Aitkin · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 4
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Aitkin Alternative Learning Program ranks #3 of 3 schools in Aitkin, MN.
School address
District: Aitkin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270276002789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+56% vs state
What stands out at Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Aitkin, Minnesota, enrolling 4 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Minnesota schools, with 4 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Aitkin Public School District also operates Aitkin Secondary School (509 students) and Rippleside Elementary (476 students) alongside Aitkin Alternative Learning Program.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aitkin Alternative Learning Program compares
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
50.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,786
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Aitkin Alternative Learning Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aitkin Public School District, which includes Aitkin Alternative Learning Program.
$13,786
Per student
-10%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 64.5%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aitkin Alternative Learning Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Rippleside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Aitkin Alternative Learning Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
How many students attend Aitkin Alternative Learning Program?
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program has 4 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Aitkin, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aitkin Alternative Learning Program?
66.7% of students at Aitkin Alternative Learning Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aitkin Alternative Learning Program?
The largest demographic group at Aitkin Alternative Learning Program is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Aitkin, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aitkin Alternative Learning Program?
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Aitkin Alternative Learning Program rank among schools in Aitkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Aitkin Alternative Learning Program ranks #3 of 3 schools in Aitkin, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aitkin on the city page.
Is Aitkin Alternative Learning Program a good school?
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aitkin Public School District?
Besides Aitkin Alternative Learning Program, Aitkin Public School District also operates Aitkin Secondary School (509 students) and Rippleside Elementary (476 students). See the Aitkin Public School District district page for the complete list.
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