Enrollment
7
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bemidji, MN
Lakeside Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270444004194
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 7
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Learning Center ranks #9 of 10 schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Bemidji Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270444004194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+56% vs state
What stands out at Lakeside Learning Center
Lakeside Learning Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Bemidji, Minnesota, enrolling 7 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Minnesota schools, with 7 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (71%) and White (29%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 12 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 7 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bemidji Public School District also operates Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students) and Bemidji Middle (967 students) alongside Lakeside 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 Lakeside Learning Center compares
Lakeside Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
85.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 171.4 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 71.4%
White 28.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Lakeside Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bemidji Public School District, which includes Lakeside Learning Center.
$14,614
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 67.6%
Federal 13.8%
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 Lakeside Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Bemidji Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gene Dillon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Horace May Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Learning Center
How many students attend Lakeside Learning Center?
Lakeside Learning Center has 7 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Bemidji, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Learning Center?
66.7% of students at Lakeside Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Learning Center is American Indian / Alaska Native at 71.4% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Learning Center?
Lakeside Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Lakeside Learning Center rank among schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Learning Center ranks #9 of 10 schools in Bemidji, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bemidji on the city page.
Is Lakeside Learning Center a good school?
Lakeside Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota. 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 Bemidji Public School District?
Besides Lakeside Learning Center, Bemidji Public School District also operates Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students), Bemidji Middle (967 students), and Gene Dillon Elementary School (667 students). See the Bemidji Public School District district page for the complete list.
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