Enrollment
32
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271108500222
Crossroads Area Learning Center — Finlayson, MN
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: East Central School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
54:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+240% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossroads Area Learning Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crossroads Area Learning Center reports 32 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 54:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 240% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 240% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% above the Minnesota average and 18% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 128 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Central School District spends $16,647 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.2% from local sources (property taxes), 66.4% from the state, and 9.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crossroads Area Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 54:1 | ▲ 240% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 43% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% 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
54:1
students per teacher
— 240% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,647
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 128 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 32 Top 15% in Minnesota — larger than 85% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 54:1 +240% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.1% +43% vs state
NCES ID 271108500222
Student demographics
White 68.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 128:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Central School District, which includes Crossroads Area Learning Center.
$16,647
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 66.4%
Federal 9.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Area Learning Center
How many students attend Crossroads Area Learning Center?
Crossroads Area Learning Center has 32 students enrolled. It is a other school in FINLAYSON, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Area Learning Center is 54:1, which is 240% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 240% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crossroads Area Learning Center?
61.1% of students at Crossroads Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Area Learning Center is White at 68.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in FINLAYSON, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Area Learning Center?
Crossroads Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.