- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milaca, MN
Milaca Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Milaca Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272067002562
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milaca Area Learning Center earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Milaca · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Milaca Area Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milaca Area Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Milaca, MN.
School address
District: Milaca Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272067002562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Milaca Area Learning Center shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-14.8%).
Teacher FTE held 2.9 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 272067002562 · Milaca, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 8:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Milaca Elementary (865 students)
Milaca Area Learning Center shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-14.8%). Teacher FTE held 2.9 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Milaca Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milaca Element
Milaca Elementary
865 students
- Milaca Seconda
Milaca Secondary High
730 students
- Milaca 7-12 On 28
Milaca 7-12 Online
28 students
- This school 16
Milaca Area Learning Center
16 students
What this shows Milaca Area Learning Center reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milaca Area Learning Center compares
Milaca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 49% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 12% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 12.5%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Milaca Area Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Milaca Public School District reports $12,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milaca Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milaca Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milaca Secondary High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milaca 7-12 Online | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milaca Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milaca Area Learning Center
How many students attend Milaca Area Learning Center?
Milaca Area Learning Center has 16 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Milaca, MN. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milaca Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Milaca Area Learning Center is 8:1, which is 49% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 49% 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 Milaca Area Learning Center?
59.3% of students at Milaca Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milaca Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Milaca Area Learning Center is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Milaca, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milaca Area Learning Center?
Milaca Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Milaca Area Learning Center rank among schools in Milaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Milaca Area Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Milaca, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Milaca Public School District?
Besides Milaca Area Learning Center, Milaca Public School District also operates Milaca Elementary (865 students), Milaca Secondary High (730 students), and Milaca 7-12 Online (28 students). See the Milaca Public School District district page for the complete list.