- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mounds View, MN
Mounds View Alc
Federal NCES profile for Mounds View Alc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272295001039
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mounds View Alc earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mounds View · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mounds View Alc has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mounds View Alc ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mounds View, MN.
School address
District: Mounds View Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272295001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mounds View Alc shrank from 119 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (-16.0%).
Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 272295001039 · Mounds View, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 14.3:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students)
Mounds View Alc shrank from 119 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (-16.0%). Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mounds View Alc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mounds View Se
Mounds View Senior High
1,833 students
- Irondale Senio
Irondale Senior High
1,812 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
1,093 students
- Turtle Lake El
Turtle Lake Elementary
985 students
- Highview Middl
Highview Middle School
823 students
- This school 114
Mounds View Alc
114 students
What this shows Mounds View Alc reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mounds View Alc compares
Mounds View 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,884
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 + 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 39.5%
African American 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Mounds View Alc is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Mounds View Public School District reports $14,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mounds View Alc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounds View Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irondale Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mounds View Alc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mounds View Alc
How many students attend Mounds View Alc?
Mounds View Alc has 114 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mounds View, MN. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mounds View Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Mounds View Alc is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Mounds View Alc?
58.0% of students at Mounds View Alc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mounds View Alc?
The largest demographic group at Mounds View Alc is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Mounds View, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mounds View Alc?
Mounds View Alc has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Mounds View Alc rank among public schools in Mounds View?
By Resource Investment Index, Mounds View Alc ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mounds View, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mounds View on the city page.
What other schools are in Mounds View Public School District?
Besides Mounds View Alc, Mounds View Public School District also operates Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students), Irondale Senior High (1,812 students), and Chippewa Middle School (1,093 students). See the Mounds View Public School District district page for the complete list.