- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hibbing, MN
Mesabi Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Mesabi Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271398001547
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesabi Area Learning Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Hibbing · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 24
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mesabi Area Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hibbing, MN.
School address
District: Hibbing Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271398001547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Mesabi Area Learning Center grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (+22.7%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 271398001547 · Hibbing, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 54.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hibbing High (829 students)
Mesabi Area Learning Center grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (+22.7%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mesabi Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hibbing High
Hibbing High
829 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
647 students
- Greenhaven Ele 312
Greenhaven Elementary
312 students
- Washington Ele 310
Washington Elementary
310 students
- Hibbing Early 110
Hibbing Early Learning Center
110 students
- This school 24
Mesabi Area Learning Center
24 students
What this shows Mesabi Area Learning Center reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesabi Area Learning Center compares
Mesabi Area Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$16,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Mesabi Area Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hibbing Public School District reports $16,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesabi Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbing High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Greenhaven Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hibbing Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mesabi Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide high 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.
Frequently asked questions about Mesabi Area Learning Center
How many students attend Mesabi Area Learning Center?
Mesabi Area Learning Center has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hibbing, MN. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), up 5.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesabi Area Learning Center?
54.5% of students at Mesabi Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesabi Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Mesabi Area Learning Center is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Hibbing, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesabi Area Learning Center?
Mesabi Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Mesabi Area Learning Center rank among public schools in Hibbing?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesabi Area Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hibbing, 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 Hibbing on the city page.
What other schools are in Hibbing Public School District?
Besides Mesabi Area Learning Center, Hibbing Public School District also operates Hibbing High (829 students), Lincoln Elementary (647 students), and Greenhaven Elementary (312 students). See the Hibbing Public School District district page for the complete list.