- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albert Lea, MN
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Albert Lea Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270297002228
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert Lea Area Learning Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Albert Lea · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert Lea Area Learning Center has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Lea Area Learning Center ranks #5 of 6 schools in Albert Lea, MN.
School address
District: Albert Lea Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270297002228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Albert Lea Area Learning Center held near 124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 270297002228 · Albert Lea, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 22.6:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert Lea Senior High (1,196 students)
Albert Lea Area Learning Center held near 124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Albert Lea Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert Lea Sen
Albert Lea Senior High
1,196 students
- Southwest Midd
Southwest Middle
486 students
- Hawthorne Elem 400
Hawthorne Elementary
400 students
- Lakeview Eleme 400
Lakeview Elementary
400 students
- Halverson Elem 360
Halverson Elementary
360 students
- This school 113
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
113 students
What this shows Albert Lea Area Learning Center reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert Lea Area Learning Center compares
Albert Lea Area Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 69% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Albert Lea Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Albert Lea Public School District reports $16,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albert Lea Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Halverson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert Lea Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~113 students)
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 an alternative school in Albert Lea, MN. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Lea Area Learning Center is 22.6:1, which is 43% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Albert Lea, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert Lea Area Learning Center rank among schools in Albert Lea?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Lea Area Learning Center ranks #5 of 6 schools in Albert Lea, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albert Lea on the city page.
What other schools are in Albert Lea Public School District?
Besides Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Albert Lea Public School District also operates Albert Lea Senior High (1,196 students), Southwest Middle (486 students), and Hawthorne Elementary (400 students). See the Albert Lea Public School District district page for the complete list.