- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bemidji, MN
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc
Federal NCES profile for Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270444004159
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Bemidji Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270444004159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-49.6%).
Teacher FTE held 2.3 → 2.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 270444004159 · Bemidji, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 42.5:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students)
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-49.6%). Teacher FTE held 2.3 → 2.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bemidji Senior
Bemidji Senior High
1,537 students
- Bemidji Middle
Bemidji Middle
967 students
- Gene Dillon El
Gene Dillon Elementary School
667 students
- Lincoln Elemen 320
Lincoln Elementary
320 students
- Horace May Ele 300
Horace May Elementary
300 students
- This school 85
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc
85 students
What this shows Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc compares
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc 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 | 42.5:1 | ▲ 169% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 41% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
42.5:1
students per teacher
- 169% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,202
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bemidji Public School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bemidji Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gene Dillon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace May Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high 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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc
How many students attend Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc has 85 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bemidji, MN. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is 42.5:1, which is 169% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 171% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
60.2% of students at Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
The largest demographic group at Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc?
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc rank among high schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc ranks #4 of 4 high 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 high schools in Bemidji on the city page.
What other schools are in Bemidji Public School District?
Besides Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc, Bemidji Public School District also operates Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students), Bemidji Middle (967 students), and Gene Dillon Elementary School (667 students). See the Bemidji Public School District district page for the complete list.