Enrollment
41
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norse Area Learning Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norse Area Learning Center
Norse Area Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Branch, Minnesota, enrolling 41 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 41 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
North Branch Area Public Schools also operates Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students) and North Branch Area High School (791 students) alongside Norse Area Learning Center.
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 Norse Area Learning Center compares
Norse Area Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,435
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Branch Area Public Schools, which includes Norse Area Learning Center.
$12,435
Per student
-19%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 60.0%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~41 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Norse Area Learning Center a good school?
Norse Area Learning Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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