- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duluth, MN
Alc School Within a School
Federal NCES profile for Alc School Within a School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271104005460
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alc School Within a School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 71.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alc School Within a School has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alc School Within a School ranks #15 of 15 schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271104005460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Alc School Within a School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.3 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 271104005460 · Duluth, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 71.5:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,495 students)
Alc School Within a School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.3 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Alc School Within a School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- Ordean East Mi
Ordean East Middle School
1,037 students
- Denfeld High S
Denfeld High School
951 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
606 students
- Lester Park El 510
Lester Park Elementary
510 students
- This school 286
Alc School Within a School
286 students
What this shows Alc School Within a School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alc School Within a School compares
Alc School Within a School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 71.5:1 | ▲ 353% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▲ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
71.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
71.5:1
students per teacher
- 353% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
81.1%
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
$16,081
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Programs
District finance for Duluth Public School District reports $16,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alc School Within a School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ordean East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denfeld High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lester Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alc School Within a School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alc School Within a School
How many students attend Alc School Within a School?
Alc School Within a School has 286 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Duluth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alc School Within a School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alc School Within a School is 71.5:1, which is 353% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 355% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alc School Within a School?
47.6% of students at Alc School Within a School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alc School Within a School?
Alc School Within a School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alc School Within a School rank among schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Alc School Within a School ranks #15 of 15 schools in Duluth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Duluth Public School District?
Besides Alc School Within a School, Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students), Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students), and Denfeld High School (951 students). See the Duluth Public School District district page for the complete list.