- Enrollment
- 2,158
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moorhead, MN
Moorhead Alc
Federal NCES profile for Moorhead Alc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272142000462
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moorhead Alc earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Moorhead · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Moorhead Alc has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moorhead Alc ranks #2 of 4 schools in Moorhead, MN.
School address
District: Moorhead Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272142000462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Moorhead Alc shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-21.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 272142000462 · Moorhead, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 8.6:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon Middle School (2,158 students)
Moorhead Alc shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-21.2%). Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Moorhead Alc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
2,158 students
- Moorhead High
Moorhead High School
2,122 students
- S.G. Reinertse 719
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
719 students
- Dorothy Dodds 625
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
625 students
- Ellen Hopkins 616
Ellen Hopkins Elementary
616 students
- This school 138
Moorhead Alc
138 students
What this shows Moorhead Alc reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moorhead Alc compares
Moorhead Alc 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 68% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,570
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Moorhead Alc is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Moorhead Area Public Schools reports $14,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moorhead Alc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moorhead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S.G. Reinertsen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Dodds Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellen Hopkins Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moorhead Alc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moorhead Alc
How many students attend Moorhead Alc?
Moorhead Alc has 138 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Moorhead, MN. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorhead Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorhead Alc is 8.6:1, which is 46% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 45% 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 Moorhead Alc?
72.1% of students at Moorhead Alc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moorhead Alc?
The largest demographic group at Moorhead Alc is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Moorhead, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moorhead Alc?
Moorhead Alc has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Moorhead Alc rank among schools in Moorhead?
By Resource Investment Index, Moorhead Alc ranks #2 of 4 schools in Moorhead, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moorhead on the city page.
What other schools are in Moorhead Area Public Schools?
Besides Moorhead Alc, Moorhead Area Public Schools also operates Horizon Middle School (2,158 students), Moorhead High School (2,122 students), and S.G. Reinertsen Elementary (719 students). See the Moorhead Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.