- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, MN
Austin Community Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Austin Community Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270345003525
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Community Learning Center earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Community Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Community Learning Center ranks #1 of 7 schools in Austin, MN.
School address
District: Austin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270345003525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Austin Community Learning Center grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 270345003525 · Austin, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 7.9:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Senior High (1,485 students)
Austin Community Learning Center grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Austin Community 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 87
Austin Community Learning Center
87 students
What this shows Austin Community Learning Center reports 87 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Community Learning Center compares
Austin Community Learning Center is a growing 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 50% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 12% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Asian 12.6%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Austin Community 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 Community Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southgate Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Community 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 (~87 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Community Learning Center
How many students attend Austin Community Learning Center?
Austin Community Learning Center has 87 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Austin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Community Learning Center is 7.9:1, which is 50% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 50% 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 Austin Community Learning Center?
59.5% of students at Austin Community Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Community Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Austin Community Learning Center is White at 37.9% of enrollment, in Austin, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Community Learning Center?
Austin Community Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin Community Learning Center rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Community Learning Center ranks #1 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 Community 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.