Enrollment
133
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bemidji, MN
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270045505196Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn has class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn · Minnesota
NCES ID 270045505196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Bemidji, Minnesota, enrolling 133 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 133 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (47%) and White (42%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is a single-school charter district, so Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn compares
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 24% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.4%
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.
Funding equity
$14,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 46.6%
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn, which includes Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn.
$14,735
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.4%
State 78.4%
Federal 21.2%
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.
Similar elementary 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 (~133 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn
How many students attend Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn?
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn has 133 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bemidji, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is 11.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn?
52.8% of students at Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is American Indian / Alaska Native at 46.6% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn?
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn rank among elementary schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bemidji, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bemidji on the city page.
Is Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn a good school?
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn?
None; Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is a single-school charter district, and Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is its only campus.
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