- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271023003062
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Detroit Lakes · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Detroit Lakes, MN.
School address
District: Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 271023003062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center shrank from 62 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 271023003062 · Detroit Lakes, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 11.4:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit Lakes Senior High (791 students)
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center shrank from 62 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes Senior High
791 students
- Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes Middle
617 students
- Rossman Elemen
Rossman Elementary
565 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
562 students
- Lincoln Early 64
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center
64 students
- This school 57
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
57 students
What this shows Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center compares
Detroit Lakes 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 25% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,880
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 57 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. reports $14,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Detroit Lakes Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~57 students)
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
How many students attend Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center has 57 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit Lakes, MN. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is 11.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
69.4% of students at Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Detroit Lakes, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center rank among high schools in Detroit Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Detroit Lakes, 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 Detroit Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
Besides Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center, Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. also operates Detroit Lakes Senior High (791 students), Detroit Lakes Middle (617 students), and Rossman Elementary (565 students). See the Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.