Enrollment
26
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270022404905
Isd 361 - Alc Program — International Falls, MN
Federal NCES profile for Isd 361 - Alc Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Northland Learning Center · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+46% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Isd 361 - Alc Program reports 26 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% above the Minnesota average and 21% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 26 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Northland Learning Center spends $67,814 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.9% from local sources (property taxes), 24.2% from the state, and 29.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Isd 361 - Alc Program compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 46% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$67,814
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 26 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 26 Top 13% in Minnesota — larger than 87% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 62.5% +46% vs state
NCES ID 270022404905
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Two or More 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 26:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northland Learning Center, which includes Isd 361 - Alc Program.
$67,814
Per student
+221%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+248%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 24.2%
Federal 29.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
Similar other schools in International Falls
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Isd 361 - Alc Program
How many students attend Isd 361 - Alc Program?
Isd 361 - Alc Program has 26 students enrolled. It is a other school in INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Isd 361 - Alc Program?
62.5% of students at Isd 361 - Alc Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isd 361 - Alc Program?
The largest demographic group at Isd 361 - Alc Program is White at 76.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isd 361 - Alc Program?
Isd 361 - Alc Program has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.