- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Alexander Learning Academy shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-20.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 270042404938 · Faribault, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 1.9:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cvsec Step (47 students)
Alexander Learning Academy shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-20.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Alexander Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cvsec Step
Cvsec Step
47 students
- This school
Alexander Learning Academy
32 students
- Laura Baker Su 18
Laura Baker Sun Program
18 students
What this shows Alexander Learning Academy reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Learning Academy compares
Alexander Learning Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~32 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), down 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.