- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, MN
Austin Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Austin Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270345002231
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Area Learning Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 57.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Area Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Area Learning Center ranks #4 of 7 schools in Austin, MN.
School address
District: Austin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270345002231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Austin Area Learning Center shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-19.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.1 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 270345002231 · Austin, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 57.3:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Senior High (1,485 students)
Austin Area Learning Center shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-19.2%). Teacher FTE lost 3.1 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Austin Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin Senior
Austin Senior High
1,485 students
- Ellis Middle
Ellis Middle
726 students
- I.J. Holton In
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
712 students
- Banfield Eleme 574
Banfield Elementary
574 students
- Southgate Elem 539
Southgate Elementary
539 students
- This school 172
Austin Area Learning Center
172 students
What this shows Austin Area Learning Center reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Area Learning Center compares
Austin Area Learning Center 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 | 57.3:1 | ▲ 263% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
57.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
57.3:1
students per teacher
- 263% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 36.0%
African American 6.4%
Asian 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Austin Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Austin Public School District reports $15,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southgate Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Area Learning Center
How many students attend Austin Area Learning Center?
Austin Area Learning Center has 172 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Austin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Area Learning Center is 57.3:1, which is 263% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 265% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Area Learning Center?
57.9% of students at Austin Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Austin Area Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Austin, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Area Learning Center?
Austin Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin Area Learning Center rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Area Learning Center ranks #4 of 7 schools in Austin, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Public School District?
Besides Austin Area Learning Center, Austin Public School District also operates Austin Senior High (1,485 students), Ellis Middle (726 students), and I.J. Holton Intermediate School (712 students). See the Austin Public School District district page for the complete list.