- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New London, MN
New London Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for New London Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272340002766
👥 S:T ratio 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New London Alternative School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New London Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New London Alternative School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New London, MN.
School address
District: New London-Spicer School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272340002766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
New London Alternative School shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-27.8%).
Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 272340002766 · New London, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 12:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Woods Elementary (578 students)
New London Alternative School shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-27.8%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
New London Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Woods
Prairie Woods Elementary
578 students
- New London-Spi
New London-Spicer Middle
454 students
- New London-Spi
New London-Spicer Sr.
448 students
- Prairie Meadow 26
Prairie Meadows Learning Center
26 students
- This school 12
New London Alternative School
12 students
What this shows New London Alternative School reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How New London Alternative School compares
New London Alternative School 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,433
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.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, New London Alternative School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for New London-Spicer School District reports $14,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New London Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Woods Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New London-Spicer Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New London-Spicer Sr. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Meadows Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New London Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~12 students)
Frequently asked questions about New London Alternative School
How many students attend New London Alternative School?
New London Alternative School has 12 students enrolled. It is a high school in New London, MN. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New London Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at New London Alternative School is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 New London Alternative School?
50.0% of students at New London Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New London Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at New London Alternative School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in New London, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New London Alternative School?
New London Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 New London Alternative School rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, New London Alternative School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New London, 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 New London-Spicer School District?
Besides New London Alternative School, New London-Spicer School District also operates Prairie Woods Elementary (578 students), New London-Spicer Middle (454 students), and New London-Spicer Sr. (448 students). See the New London-Spicer School District district page for the complete list.