- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Worthington, MN
Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274416002335
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learning Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Worthington, MN.
School address
District: Worthington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274416002335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Learning Center shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (-41.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 274416002335 · Worthington, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 11.7:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Worthington Senior High (1,118 students)
Learning Center shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (-41.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Worthington Se
Worthington Senior High
1,118 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate School
705 students
- Prairie Elemen
Prairie Elementary
690 students
- Worthington Mi
Worthington Middle
664 students
- This school 82
Learning Center
82 students
- Early Childhoo 40
Early Childhood
40 students
What this shows Learning Center reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Learning Center compares
Learning Center 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 27% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,264
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 82 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
White 9.8%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Worthington Public School District reports $15,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~82 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Learning Center
How many students attend Learning Center?
Learning Center has 82 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Worthington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 48 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Center is 11.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% 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 Learning Center?
68.3% of students at Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Worthington, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learning Center?
Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Learning Center rank among schools in Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Worthington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Worthington on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington Public School District?
Besides Learning Center, Worthington Public School District also operates Worthington Senior High (1,118 students), Intermediate School (705 students), and Prairie Elementary (690 students). See the Worthington Public School District district page for the complete list.