How do these schools compare?
| Metric | PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER | PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PERHAM, MN | PERHAM, MN |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 38 | 526 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 37:1 | 20.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.1% | 29.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER | PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,476 | $15,476 |
| District | PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER | PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.1% | 80.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 10.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER | PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 66.7:1 | 526:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 23.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.