- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlton, MN
Nla-Carlton
Federal NCES profile for Nla-Carlton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270044212737
👥 S:T ratio 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nla-Carlton earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Carlton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nla-Carlton has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nla-Carlton ranks #3 of 3 schools in Carlton, MN.
School address
District: Northern Lights Academy Cooperative · Minnesota
NCES ID 270044212737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Nla-Carlton grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+121.4%).
Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 270044212737 · Carlton, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 15.5:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Lights Academy (14 students)
Nla-Carlton grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+121.4%). Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Nla-Carlton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nla-Carlton
31 students
- Northern Light
Northern Lights Academy
14 students
- Northern Light 5
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative
5 students
What this shows Nla-Carlton reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nla-Carlton compares
Nla-Carlton is a growing 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 84% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$45,571
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Nla-Carlton is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Northern Lights Academy Cooperative reports $45,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nla-Carlton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Lights Academy Cooperative | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nla-Carlton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nla-Carlton
How many students attend Nla-Carlton?
Nla-Carlton has 31 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Carlton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nla-Carlton?
The student-teacher ratio at Nla-Carlton is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Nla-Carlton?
78.6% of students at Nla-Carlton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nla-Carlton?
The largest demographic group at Nla-Carlton is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Carlton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nla-Carlton?
Nla-Carlton has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Nla-Carlton rank among schools in Carlton?
By Resource Investment Index, Nla-Carlton ranks #3 of 3 schools in Carlton, 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 Northern Lights Academy Cooperative?
Besides Nla-Carlton, Northern Lights Academy Cooperative also operates Northern Lights Academy (14 students) and Northern Lights Academy Cooperative (5 students). See the Northern Lights Academy Cooperative district page for the complete list.