- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Branch, MN
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Distance Learning Academy Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272382002633
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Distance Learning Academy Secondary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 52:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Distance Learning Academy Secondary has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Distance Learning Academy Secondary ranks #3 of 3 schools in North Branch, MN.
School address
District: North Branch Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272382002633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Distance Learning Academy Secondary shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 1.9 → 2.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 272382002633 · North Branch, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 52:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students)
Distance Learning Academy Secondary shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE added 1.9 → 2.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Distance Learning Academy Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunrise River
Sunrise River Elementary School
960 students
- North Branch A
North Branch Area High School
791 students
- North Branch A
North Branch Area Middle School
615 students
- North Branch A 239
North Branch Area Education Center
239 students
- This school 52
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
52 students
- Norse Area Lea 41
Norse Area Learning Center
41 students
What this shows Distance Learning Academy Secondary reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Distance Learning Academy Secondary compares
Distance Learning Academy Secondary 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 | 52:1 | ▲ 229% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
52:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
52:1
students per teacher
- 229% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 + 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 94.2%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Distance Learning Academy Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Branch Area Public Schools reports $12,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Distance Learning Academy Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise River Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norse Area Learning Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Distance Learning Academy Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about Distance Learning Academy Secondary
How many students attend Distance Learning Academy Secondary?
Distance Learning Academy Secondary has 52 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Branch, MN. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Distance Learning Academy Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Distance Learning Academy Secondary is 52:1, which is 229% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 231% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Distance Learning Academy Secondary?
31.6% of students at Distance Learning Academy Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Distance Learning Academy Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Distance Learning Academy Secondary is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in North Branch, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Distance Learning Academy Secondary?
Distance Learning Academy Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Distance Learning Academy Secondary rank among schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Distance Learning Academy Secondary ranks #3 of 3 schools in North Branch, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in North Branch Area Public Schools?
Besides Distance Learning Academy Secondary, North Branch Area Public Schools also operates Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students), North Branch Area High School (791 students), and North Branch Area Middle School (615 students). See the North Branch Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.