- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Branch, MN
Norse Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Norse Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272382000401
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norse Area Learning Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Norse Area Learning Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norse Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in North Branch, MN.
School address
District: North Branch Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272382000401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Norse Area Learning Center shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 3.3 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 272382000401 · North Branch, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 13.7:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students)
Norse Area Learning Center shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 3.3 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Norse Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunrise River
Sunrise River Elementary School
960 students
- North Branch A
North Branch Area High School
791 students
- North Branch A
North Branch Area Middle School
615 students
- North Branch A 239
North Branch Area Education Center
239 students
- Distance Learn 52
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
52 students
- This school 41
Norse Area Learning Center
41 students
What this shows Norse Area Learning Center reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norse Area Learning Center compares
Norse Area 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 43% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,823
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Norse Area Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for North Branch Area Public Schools reports $12,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norse Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise River Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Distance Learning Academy Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norse Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 52:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~41 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norse Area Learning Center
How many students attend Norse Area Learning Center?
Norse Area Learning Center has 41 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in North Branch, MN. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norse Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Norse Area Learning Center is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Norse Area Learning Center?
55.4% of students at Norse Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norse Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Norse Area Learning Center is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in North Branch, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norse Area Learning Center?
Norse Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Norse Area Learning Center rank among schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Norse Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in North Branch, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in North Branch Area Public Schools?
Besides Norse Area Learning Center, North Branch Area Public Schools also operates Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students), North Branch Area High School (791 students), and North Branch Area Middle School (615 students). See the North Branch Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.