- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brainerd, MN
Isd 181 Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Isd 181 Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270609001874
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isd 181 Learning Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Brainerd · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Isd 181 Learning Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isd 181 Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Brainerd, MN.
School address
District: Brainerd Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270609001874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Isd 181 Learning Center held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 270609001874 · Brainerd, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 15.1:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students)
Isd 181 Learning Center held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Isd 181 Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brainerd Senio
Brainerd Senior High
1,805 students
- Forestview Mid
Forestview Middle
1,626 students
- Baxter Element 506
Baxter Elementary
506 students
- Riverside Elem 407
Riverside Elementary
407 students
- Lowell Element 355
Lowell Elementary
355 students
- This school 166
Isd 181 Learning Center
166 students
What this shows Isd 181 Learning Center reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isd 181 Learning Center compares
Isd 181 Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,608
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Isd 181 Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Brainerd Public School District reports $14,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isd 181 Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baxter Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isd 181 Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isd 181 Learning Center
How many students attend Isd 181 Learning Center?
Isd 181 Learning Center has 166 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Brainerd, MN. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isd 181 Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Isd 181 Learning Center is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Isd 181 Learning Center?
55.4% of students at Isd 181 Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isd 181 Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Isd 181 Learning Center is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Brainerd, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isd 181 Learning Center?
Isd 181 Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Isd 181 Learning Center rank among schools in Brainerd?
By Resource Investment Index, Isd 181 Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Brainerd, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brainerd on the city page.
What other schools are in Brainerd Public School District?
Besides Isd 181 Learning Center, Brainerd Public School District also operates Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students), Forestview Middle (1,626 students), and Baxter Elementary (506 students). See the Brainerd Public School District district page for the complete list.