- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Faribault, MN
Faribault Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Faribault Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271176001497
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faribault Area Learning Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Faribault · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Faribault Area Learning Center has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faribault Area Learning Center ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Faribault, MN.
School address
District: Faribault Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271176001497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Faribault Area Learning Center shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-17.5%).
Teacher FTE added 6.7 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 271176001497 · Faribault, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 19.7:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Faribault Senior High (956 students)
Faribault Area Learning Center shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-17.5%). Teacher FTE added 6.7 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Faribault Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Faribault Seni
Faribault Senior High
956 students
- Faribault Midd
Faribault Middle
594 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
473 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
391 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary
389 students
- This school 118
Faribault Area Learning Center
118 students
What this shows Faribault Area Learning Center reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Faribault Area Learning Center compares
Faribault Area Learning Center 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 71% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,883
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Faribault Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Faribault Public School District reports $17,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Faribault Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Faribault Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faribault Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Faribault Area Learning Center
How many students attend Faribault Area Learning Center?
Faribault Area Learning Center has 118 students enrolled. It is a high school in Faribault, MN. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faribault Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Faribault Area Learning Center is 19.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Faribault Area Learning Center?
73.3% of students at Faribault Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faribault Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Faribault Area Learning Center is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Faribault, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faribault Area Learning Center?
Faribault Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Faribault Area Learning Center rank among high schools in Faribault?
By Resource Investment Index, Faribault Area Learning Center ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Faribault, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Faribault on the city page.
What other schools are in Faribault Public School District?
Besides Faribault Area Learning Center, Faribault Public School District also operates Faribault Senior High (956 students), Faribault Middle (594 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (473 students). See the Faribault Public School District district page for the complete list.