Enrollment
83
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fergus Falls Area Learning Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, enrolling 83 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 83 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Fergus Falls Public School District spends $11,669 per pupil, 24% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fergus Falls Public School District also operates Kennedy High School (714 students) and Kennedy Middle School (558 students) alongside Fergus Falls Area Learning Center.
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 Fergus Falls Area Learning Center compares
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,669
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fergus Falls Public School District, which includes Fergus Falls Area Learning Center.
$11,669
Per student
-24%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 65.2%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other 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.
Similar enrollment (~83 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Fergus Falls Area Learning Center a good school?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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