Enrollment
18
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 271807002695
Alternative Learning Cooperative — Le Sueur, MN
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Learning Cooperative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 60
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Le Sueur-Henderson School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-37% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alternative Learning Cooperative reports 18 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 60.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% above the Minnesota average and 16% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Le Sueur-Henderson School District spends $15,180 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.8% from local sources (property taxes), 64.6% from the state, and 9.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alternative Learning Cooperative compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 40% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
10:1
students per teacher
— 37% below state mean
Top 17% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,180
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 18 Top 10% in Minnesota — larger than 90% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 60.0% +40% vs state
NCES ID 271807002695
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Le Sueur-Henderson School District, which includes Alternative Learning Cooperative.
$15,180
Per student
-28%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 10:1, which is 37% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in LE SUEUR, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Learning Cooperative?
Alternative Learning Cooperative has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.