- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Branch, MN
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272382005340
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 6
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Branch, MN.
School address
District: North Branch Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272382005340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-27.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 0.7 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 272382005340 · North Branch, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
6 enr · 18.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students)
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-27.3%). Teacher FTE lost 0.7 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary 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
- Distance Learn 52
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
52 students
- This school 6
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary
6 students
What this shows Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary reports 6 students on the CCD universe file.
How Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary compares
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 6 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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 83.3%
Asian 16.7%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Acadmy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise River Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| North Branch Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Branch Area Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Branch Area Education Center | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Distance Learning Academy Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary'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
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 52:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary
How many students attend Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary?
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary has 6 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Branch, MN. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 8 (2023-24), down 3.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary?
18.2% of students at Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in North Branch, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary?
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Acadmy Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in North Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in North Branch Area Public Schools?
Besides Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary, 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.