Enrollment
14
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Litchfield, MN
Litchfield Area Learning Program
Federal NCES profile for Litchfield Area Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271821003075
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Litchfield Area Learning Program earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Litchfield Area Learning Program has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Area Learning Program ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, MN.
School address
District: Litchfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271821003075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Litchfield Area Learning Program compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Litchfield Area Learning Program
Litchfield Area Learning Program is a higher-need, small high school in Litchfield, Minnesota, enrolling 14 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Minnesota schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 34/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Litchfield Public School District also operates Lake Ripley Elementary (568 students) and Litchfield Middle School (494 students) alongside Litchfield Area Learning Program.
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 Litchfield Area Learning Program compares
Litchfield Area Learning Program on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 33% | 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
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 46% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,394
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
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
- 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
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Litchfield Area Learning Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Litchfield Public School District, which includes Litchfield Area Learning Program.
$13,394
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 64.0%
Federal 9.1%
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 Litchfield Area Learning Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ripley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Early Childhood Special | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Litchfield Area Learning Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high 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.
Similar enrollment (~14 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Area Learning Program
How many students attend Litchfield Area Learning Program?
Litchfield Area Learning Program has 14 students enrolled. It is a high school in Litchfield, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Area Learning Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Area Learning Program is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Litchfield Area Learning Program?
57.1% of students at Litchfield Area Learning Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Litchfield Area Learning Program?
The largest demographic group at Litchfield Area Learning Program is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Litchfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Litchfield Area Learning Program?
Litchfield Area Learning Program has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Litchfield Area Learning Program rank among public schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Area Learning Program ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Litchfield on the city page.
Is Litchfield Area Learning Program a good school?
Litchfield Area Learning Program earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Litchfield Public School District?
Besides Litchfield Area Learning Program, Litchfield Public School District also operates Lake Ripley Elementary (568 students), Litchfield Middle School (494 students), and Litchfield Senior High (448 students). See the Litchfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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