- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brainerd, MN
Middle Level Alternative Program
Federal NCES profile for Middle Level Alternative Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270609002982
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle Level Alternative Program earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Brainerd · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle Level Alternative Program has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Level Alternative Program ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Brainerd, MN.
School address
District: Brainerd Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270609002982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Middle Level Alternative Program held near 15 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 270609002982 · Brainerd, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 7:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students)
Middle Level Alternative Program held near 15 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Middle Level Alternative Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brainerd Senio
Brainerd Senior High
1,805 students
- Forestview Mid
Forestview Middle
1,626 students
- Baxter Element 506
Baxter Elementary
506 students
- Riverside Elem 407
Riverside Elementary
407 students
- Lowell Element 355
Lowell Elementary
355 students
- This school 14
Middle Level Alternative Program
14 students
What this shows Middle Level Alternative Program reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle Level Alternative Program compares
Middle Level Alternative Program held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 56% | 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
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,608
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Middle Level Alternative Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Brainerd Public School District reports $14,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle Level Alternative Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baxter Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle Level Alternative Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~14 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Middle Level Alternative Program
How many students attend Middle Level Alternative Program?
Middle Level Alternative Program has 14 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brainerd, MN. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Level Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Level Alternative Program is 7:1, which is 56% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 55% 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 Middle Level Alternative Program?
66.7% of students at Middle Level Alternative Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle Level Alternative Program?
The largest demographic group at Middle Level Alternative Program is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Brainerd, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle Level Alternative Program?
Middle Level Alternative Program has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Middle Level Alternative Program rank among elementary schools in Brainerd?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Level Alternative Program ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Brainerd, 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 Brainerd on the city page.
What other schools are in Brainerd Public School District?
Besides Middle Level Alternative Program, Brainerd Public School District also operates Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students), Forestview Middle (1,626 students), and Baxter Elementary (506 students). See the Brainerd Public School District district page for the complete list.