- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Finlayson, MN
Crossroads Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271108500222
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Area Learning Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Finlayson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Area Learning Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 schools in Finlayson, MN.
School address
District: East Central School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271108500222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Crossroads Area Learning Center shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-29.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.1 → 0.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 271108500222 · Finlayson, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 32:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East Central Elementary (391 students)
Crossroads Area Learning Center shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-29.6%). Teacher FTE lost 1.1 → 0.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Crossroads Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Central E
East Central Elementary
391 students
- East Central S
East Central Senior Secondary
309 students
- This school 32
Crossroads Area Learning Center
32 students
What this shows Crossroads Area Learning Center reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads Area Learning Center compares
Crossroads Area Learning Center 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 | 32:1 | ▲ 103% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
32:1
students per teacher
- 103% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,185
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Crossroads Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for East Central School District reports $14,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Central Senior Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~32 students)
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 an alternative school in Finlayson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Area Learning Center is 32:1, which is 103% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Finlayson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Area Learning Center?
Crossroads Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crossroads Area Learning Center rank among schools in Finlayson?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 schools in Finlayson, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Central School District?
Besides Crossroads Area Learning Center, East Central School District also operates East Central Elementary (391 students) and East Central Senior Secondary (309 students). See the East Central School District district page for the complete list.