- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Branch, MN
North Branch Area Education Center
Federal NCES profile for North Branch Area Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272382005228
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Branch Area Education Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Branch Area Education Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Branch Area Education Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in North Branch, MN.
School address
District: North Branch Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272382005228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
North Branch Area Education Center held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 272382005228 · North Branch, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 14.9:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunrise River Elementary School (960 students)
North Branch Area Education Center held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Branch Area Education 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
- This school 239
North Branch Area Education Center
239 students
- Distance Learn 52
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
52 students
- Norse Area Lea 41
Norse Area Learning Center
41 students
What this shows North Branch Area Education Center reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Branch Area Education Center compares
North Branch Area Education Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, North Branch Area Education 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 North Branch Area Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise River Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Distance Learning Academy Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norse Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Branch Area Education 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
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 52:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Branch Area Education Center
How many students attend North Branch Area Education Center?
North Branch Area Education Center has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Branch, MN. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Branch Area Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Branch Area Education Center is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 North Branch Area Education Center?
29.2% of students at North Branch Area Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Branch Area Education Center?
The largest demographic group at North Branch Area Education Center is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in North Branch, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Branch Area Education Center?
North Branch Area Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Branch Area Education Center rank among schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, North Branch Area Education Center ranks #1 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 North Branch Area Education 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.