- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Rapids, MN
Middle Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Middle Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271317000940
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle Area Learning Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 54
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Area Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271317000940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Middle Area Learning Center shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-50.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 0.8 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 271317000940 · Grand Rapids, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 39.6% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students)
Middle Area Learning Center shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-50.9%). Teacher FTE lost 0.8 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Middle Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Rapids S
Grand Rapids Senior High
1,091 students
- Robert J. Elki
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
764 students
- East Rapids El
East Rapids Elementary
639 students
- West Rapids El
West Rapids Elementary
612 students
- Cohasset Eleme 312
Cohasset Elementary
312 students
- This school 54
Middle Area Learning Center
54 students
What this shows Middle Area Learning Center reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle Area Learning Center compares
Middle Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 7% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
81.5%
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
$14,391
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.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Middle Area Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Grand Rapids Public School District reports $14,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Robert J. Elkington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| East Rapids Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| West Rapids Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cohasset Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Middle Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 Middle Area Learning Center
How many students attend Middle Area Learning Center?
Middle Area Learning Center has 54 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), down 27.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle Area Learning Center?
39.6% of students at Middle Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Middle Area Learning Center is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle Area Learning Center?
Middle Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: chronic absenteeism. 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 Middle Area Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Area Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public School District?
Besides Middle Area Learning Center, Grand Rapids Public School District also operates Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students), Robert J. Elkington Middle School (764 students), and East Rapids Elementary (639 students). See the Grand Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.