Enrollment
172
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
57.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+263% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Austin Area Learning Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Austin Area Learning Center
Austin Area Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Austin, Minnesota, enrolling 172 students.
Class loads run heavy: 57.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Minnesota schools and 263% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 172 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 129 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Austin Public School District also operates Austin Senior High (1,485 students) and Ellis Middle (726 students) alongside Austin Area Learning Center.
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 Austin Area Learning Center compares
Austin Area Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,871
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
Counselors0.7 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Austin Public School District, which includes Austin Area Learning Center.
$14,871
Per student
-3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 68.0%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~172 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Austin Area Learning Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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