Enrollment
12
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272340002766
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New London Alternative School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New London Alternative School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at New London Alternative School
New London Alternative School is a higher-need, small high school in New London, Minnesota, enrolling 12 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Minnesota schools, with 12 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
New London-Spicer School District also operates Prairie Woods Elementary (578 students) and New London-Spicer Middle (454 students) alongside New London Alternative School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New London Alternative School compares
New London Alternative School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London-Spicer School District, which includes New London Alternative School.
$12,686
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 66.0%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~12 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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. See all public schools in New London on the city page.
Is New London Alternative School a good school?
New London Alternative School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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