Enrollment
52
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
52:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+229% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Distance Learning Academy Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Distance Learning Academy Secondary
Distance Learning Academy Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Branch, Minnesota, enrolling 52 students.
Class loads run heavy: 52:1 is larger than about 99% of Minnesota schools and 229% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 52 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
North Branch Area Public Schools also operates Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students) and North Branch Area High School (791 students) alongside Distance Learning Academy Secondary.
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 Distance Learning Academy Secondary compares
Distance Learning Academy Secondary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,435
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Branch Area Public Schools, which includes Distance Learning Academy Secondary.
$12,435
Per student
-19%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 60.0%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~52 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Distance Learning Academy Secondary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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