- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mora, MN
Mora Alternative Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Mora Alternative Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272148000946
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mora Alternative Learning Center earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mora · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mora Alternative Learning Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mora Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mora, MN.
School address
District: Mora Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272148000946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mora Alternative Learning Center shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.2 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 272148000946 · Mora, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 13:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mora Elementary School (862 students)
Mora Alternative Learning Center shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 3.2 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mora Alternative Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mora Elementar
Mora Elementary School
862 students
- Mora Secondary
Mora Secondary
743 students
- This school 39
Mora Alternative Learning Center
39 students
- Mora Middle Le 12
Mora Middle Level Alc
12 students
What this shows Mora Alternative Learning Center reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mora Alternative Learning Center compares
Mora Alternative 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 37% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,666
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
Counselors0.5 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 89.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Mora Alternative Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mora Public School District reports $12,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mora Alternative Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mora Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mora Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mora Middle Level Alc | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mora Alternative Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- 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.
Similar enrollment (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mora Alternative Learning Center
How many students attend Mora Alternative Learning Center?
Mora Alternative Learning Center has 39 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mora, MN. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mora Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mora Alternative Learning Center is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Mora Alternative Learning Center?
65.5% of students at Mora Alternative Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mora Alternative Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Mora Alternative Learning Center is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Mora, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mora Alternative Learning Center?
Mora Alternative Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Mora Alternative Learning Center rank among public schools in Mora?
By Resource Investment Index, Mora Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mora, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mora Public School District?
Besides Mora Alternative Learning Center, Mora Public School District also operates Mora Elementary School (862 students), Mora Secondary (743 students), and Mora Middle Level Alc (12 students). See the Mora Public School District district page for the complete list.