Enrollment
6
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-57% vs state
What stands out at Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in North Branch, Minnesota, enrolling 6 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Minnesota average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Minnesota schools, with 6 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
North Branch Area Public Schools also operates Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students) and North Branch Area High School (791 students) alongside Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary.
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 Acadmy Elementary compares
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,435
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Branch Area Public Schools, which includes Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary.
$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 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
- 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
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 52:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: 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 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.
Is Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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