- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hinckley, MN
Empower Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Empower Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271407004489
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Empower Learning Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hinckley · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 18
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Empower Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hinckley, MN.
School address
District: Hinckley-Finlayson School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271407004489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Empower Learning Center grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 0.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 271407004489 · Hinckley, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 82.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary (398 students)
Empower Learning Center grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 0.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Empower Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hinckley-Finla
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary
398 students
- Hinckley Eleme
Hinckley Elementary
395 students
- Finlayson Elem 58
Finlayson Elementary
58 students
- This school 18
Empower Learning Center
18 students
What this shows Empower Learning Center reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Empower Learning Center compares
Empower Learning Center is a growing 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 | 82.4% | ▲ 93% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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.
Funding equity
$14,816
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 27.8%
Two or More 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Empower Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hinckley-Finlayson School District reports $14,816 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Empower Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hinckley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Finlayson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Empower Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Empower Learning Center
How many students attend Empower Learning Center?
Empower Learning Center has 18 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hinckley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Empower Learning Center?
82.4% of students at Empower Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Empower Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Empower Learning Center is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Hinckley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Empower Learning Center?
Empower Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Empower Learning Center rank among public schools in Hinckley?
By Resource Investment Index, Empower Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hinckley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hinckley-Finlayson School District?
Besides Empower Learning Center, Hinckley-Finlayson School District also operates Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary (398 students), Hinckley Elementary (395 students), and Finlayson Elementary (58 students). See the Hinckley-Finlayson School District district page for the complete list.