Enrollment
42
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Prague, MN
Compass Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Compass Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272343004568
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compass Learning Center earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in New Prague · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Compass Learning Center has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in New Prague, MN.
School address
District: New Prague Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272343004568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Compass Learning Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Compass Learning Center
Compass Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Prague, Minnesota, enrolling 42 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 86% of Minnesota schools and 33% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.5% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 42 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
The surrounding New Prague Area Schools spends $11,757 per pupil, 23% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
New Prague Area Schools also operates New Prague Senior High (1,315 students) and New Prague Middle School (926 students) alongside Compass 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 Compass Learning Center compares
Compass 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Compass Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Prague Area Schools, which includes Compass Learning Center.
$11,757
Per student
-23%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 7.1%
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 Compass Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Prague Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Prague Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raven Stream Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle View | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falcon Ridge | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Compass Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~42 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Compass Learning Center
How many students attend Compass Learning Center?
Compass Learning Center has 42 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in New Prague, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Learning Center is 21:1, which is 33% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Compass Learning Center?
35.5% of students at Compass Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Compass Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Compass Learning Center is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in New Prague, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compass Learning Center?
Compass Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Compass Learning Center rank among schools in New Prague?
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in New Prague, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Prague on the city page.
Is Compass Learning Center a good school?
Compass Learning Center earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 New Prague Area Schools?
Besides Compass Learning Center, New Prague Area Schools also operates New Prague Senior High (1,315 students), New Prague Middle School (926 students), and Raven Stream Elementary (542 students). See the New Prague Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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