Enrollment
32
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Faribault, MN
Alexander Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270042404938
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Learning Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Faribault · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 1.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Learning Academy ranks #4 of 9 schools in Faribault, MN.
School address
District: Cannon Valley Special Education Coo · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042404938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+104% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander Learning Academy compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexander Learning Academy
Alexander Learning Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Faribault, Minnesota, enrolling 32 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1.9:1, Alexander Learning Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Minnesota schools and 88% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 87.2% of students qualify for free meals, 104% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 32 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 90.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 14 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 32 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cannon Valley Special Education Coo also operates Cvsec Step (47 students) and Laura Baker Sun Program (18 students) alongside Alexander Learning Academy.
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 Alexander Learning Academy compares
Alexander Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.9:1 | ▼ 88% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 104% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.9:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% 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
1.9:1
students per teacher
- 88% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.6%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.8 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 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 6.3%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Alexander Learning Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Alexander Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cvsec Step | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laura Baker Sun Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~1.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander Learning Academy
How many students attend Alexander Learning Academy?
Alexander Learning Academy has 32 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Faribault, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Learning Academy is 1.9:1, which is 88% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 88% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Learning Academy?
87.2% of students at Alexander Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Learning Academy is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Faribault, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Learning Academy?
Alexander Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Learning Academy rank among schools in Faribault?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Learning Academy ranks #4 of 9 schools in Faribault, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Faribault on the city page.
Is Alexander Learning Academy a good school?
Alexander Learning Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. 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 Cannon Valley Special Education Coo?
Besides Alexander Learning Academy, Cannon Valley Special Education Coo also operates Cvsec Step (47 students) and Laura Baker Sun Program (18 students). See the Cannon Valley Special Education Coo district page for the complete list.
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