- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fergus Falls, MN
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Fergus Falls Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271188001021
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Fergus Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 schools in Fergus Falls, MN.
School address
District: Fergus Falls Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271188001021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center shrank from 102 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 271188001021 · Fergus Falls, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 13.8:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennedy High School (714 students)
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center shrank from 102 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kennedy High S
Kennedy High School
714 students
- Kennedy Middle
Kennedy Middle School
558 students
- Iq Academy 9-1
Iq Academy 9-12
375 students
- Cleveland Elem
Cleveland Elementary
361 students
- Adams Elementa 254
Adams Elementary
254 students
- This school 83
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
83 students
What this shows Fergus Falls Area Learning Center reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fergus Falls Area Learning Center compares
Fergus Falls 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 44% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,865
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
Counselors0.3 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: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Fergus Falls Public School District reports $11,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fergus Falls Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iq Academy 9-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fergus Falls Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide other 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 (~83 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
How many students attend Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center has 83 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fergus Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
54.9% of students at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Fergus Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fergus Falls Area Learning Center rank among schools in Fergus Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 schools in Fergus Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fergus Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Fergus Falls Public School District?
Besides Fergus Falls Area Learning Center, Fergus Falls Public School District also operates Kennedy High School (714 students), Kennedy Middle School (558 students), and Iq Academy 9-12 (375 students). See the Fergus Falls Public School District district page for the complete list.