- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271807002695
👥 S:T ratio 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Learning Cooperative earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Le Sueur · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Alternative Learning Cooperative shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 271807002695 · Le Sueur, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 9:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Le Sueur-Henderson High School (500 students)
Alternative Learning Cooperative shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Alternative Learning Cooperative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Le Sueur-Hende
Le Sueur-Henderson High School
500 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary
390 students
- Le Sueur-Hende
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School
244 students
- Hilltop Elemen 115
Hilltop Elementary
115 students
- This school 18
Alternative Learning Cooperative
18 students
What this shows Alternative Learning Cooperative reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative Learning Cooperative compares
Alternative Learning Cooperative 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Le Sueur-Henderson School District reports $13,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~18 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), down 4.
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 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.