Enrollment
18
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Le Sueur, MN
Alternative Learning Cooperative
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Learning Cooperative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271807002695
👥 S:T ratio 64
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Learning Cooperative earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Le Sueur · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative Learning Cooperative has class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Learning Cooperative ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Le Sueur, MN.
School address
District: Le Sueur-Henderson School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271807002695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alternative Learning Cooperative compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alternative Learning Cooperative
Alternative Learning Cooperative is a higher-need, small high school in Le Sueur, Minnesota, enrolling 18 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, Alternative Learning Cooperative is leaner than roughly 85% of Minnesota schools and 43% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 18 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 57/100).
Le Sueur-Henderson School District also operates Le Sueur-Henderson High School (500 students) and Park Elementary (390 students) alongside Alternative Learning Cooperative.
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 Alternative Learning Cooperative compares
Alternative Learning Cooperative on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 43% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 15% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 61.1%
Two or More 16.7%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Alternative Learning Cooperative is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Le Sueur-Henderson School District, which includes Alternative Learning Cooperative.
$12,894
Per student
-16%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 64.6%
Federal 9.5%
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.
How Alternative Learning Cooperative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Sueur-Henderson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative Learning Cooperative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high 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 (~18 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alternative Learning Cooperative
How many students attend Alternative Learning Cooperative?
Alternative Learning Cooperative has 18 students enrolled. It is a high school in Le Sueur, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Cooperative?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Cooperative is 9:1, which is 43% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% 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 Alternative Learning Cooperative?
60.0% of students at Alternative Learning Cooperative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Learning Cooperative?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Learning Cooperative is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Le Sueur, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Learning Cooperative?
Alternative Learning Cooperative has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alternative Learning Cooperative rank among public schools in Le Sueur?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Learning Cooperative ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Le Sueur, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Le Sueur on the city page.
Is Alternative Learning Cooperative a good school?
Alternative Learning Cooperative earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
Besides Alternative Learning Cooperative, Le Sueur-Henderson School District also operates Le Sueur-Henderson High School (500 students), Park Elementary (390 students), and Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School (244 students). See the Le Sueur-Henderson School District district page for the complete list.
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