- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fergus Falls, MN
Lakes Country Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lakes Country Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270008305103
👥 S:T ratio 91
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakes Country Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Fergus Falls · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakes Country Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes Country Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fergus Falls, MN.
School address
District: Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop · Minnesota
NCES ID 270008305103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lakes Country Academy shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-35.0%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 270008305103 · Fergus Falls, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 2.3:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs (40 students)
Lakes Country Academy shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-35.0%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lakes Country Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakes Country
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs
40 students
- This school 14
Lakes Country Academy
14 students
- Lakes Country 7
Lakes Country Academy - Alex
7 students
What this shows Lakes Country Academy reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakes Country Academy compares
Lakes Country Academy 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 | 2.3:1 | ▼ 85% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 85% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 85.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Lakes Country Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Lakes Country Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakes Country Academy - Alex | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakes Country Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakes Country Academy
How many students attend Lakes Country Academy?
Lakes Country Academy has 14 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Fergus Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes Country Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakes Country Academy is 2.3:1, which is 85% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 85% 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 Lakes Country Academy?
60.0% of students at Lakes Country Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakes Country Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lakes Country Academy is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Fergus Falls, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakes Country Academy?
Lakes Country Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lakes Country Academy rank among schools in Fergus Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes Country Academy ranks #1 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 Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop?
Besides Lakes Country Academy, Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop also operates Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs (40 students) and Lakes Country Academy - Alex (7 students). See the Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop district page for the complete list.