- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Grand Rapids Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271317002332
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Area Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Grand Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271317002332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 271317002332 · Grand Rapids, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 32.3:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students)
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Rapids S
Grand Rapids Senior High
1,091 students
- Robert J. Elki
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
764 students
- East Rapids El
East Rapids Elementary
639 students
- West Rapids El
West Rapids Elementary
612 students
- Cohasset Eleme 312
Cohasset Elementary
312 students
- This school 129
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
129 students
What this shows Grand Rapids Area Learning Center reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Rapids Area Learning Center compares
Grand Rapids Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.3:1 | ▲ 104% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
32.3:1
students per teacher
- 104% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,391
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Two or More 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Grand Rapids Public School District reports $14,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Rapids Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert J. Elkington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rapids Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Rapids Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cohasset Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Rapids Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
How many students attend Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center has 129 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Grand Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is 32.3:1, which is 104% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
58.8% of students at Grand Rapids Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Rapids Area Learning Center rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Area Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Grand Rapids, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public School District?
Besides Grand Rapids Area Learning Center, Grand Rapids Public School District also operates Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students), Robert J. Elkington Middle School (764 students), and East Rapids Elementary (639 students). See the Grand Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.