Enrollment
113
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270297002228
Albert Lea Area Learning Center — Albert Lea, MN
Federal NCES profile for Albert Lea Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Albert Lea Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert Lea Area Learning Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Albert Lea Area Learning Center reports 113 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 50% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Minnesota average and 40% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 188 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Albert Lea Public School District spends $16,923 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.8% from local sources (property taxes), 69.9% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert Lea Area Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 50% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 69% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
— 50% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,923
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Per 188 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 113 Top 32% in Minnesota — larger than 68% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 23.8:1 +50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.3% +69% vs state
NCES ID 270297002228
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.6
Students per counselor 188:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albert Lea Public School District, which includes Albert Lea Area Learning Center.
$16,923
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 69.9%
Federal 12.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
Similar other schools in Albert Lea
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Albert Lea Senior High
Standard public school
1,196 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Halverson Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed
Special-education school
68 students 9:1 students per teacher
Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy
Standard public school
47 students
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Albert Lea Area Learning Center
How many students attend Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center has 113 students enrolled. It is a other school in ALBERT LEA, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Lea Area Learning Center is 23.8:1, which is 50% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
72.3% of students at Albert Lea Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Albert Lea Area Learning Center is White at 49.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALBERT LEA, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.