- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northfield, MN
Northfield Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272388001501
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Area Learning Center earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Northfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northfield Area Learning Center has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Northfield, MN.
School address
District: Northfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272388001501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Northfield Area Learning Center grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 272388001501 · Northfield, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 26.8:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Northfield Senior High (1,283 students)
Northfield Area Learning Center grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northfield Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northfield Sen
Northfield Senior High
1,283 students
- Northfield Mid
Northfield Middle
845 students
- Bridgewater El
Bridgewater Elementary
564 students
- Greenvale Park 488
Greenvale Park Elementary
488 students
- Spring Creek E 445
Spring Creek Elementary
445 students
- This school 107
Northfield Area Learning Center
107 students
What this shows Northfield Area Learning Center reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield Area Learning Center compares
Northfield Area Learning Center 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 70% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.7%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Northfield Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northfield Public School District reports $16,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northfield Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenvale Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 38.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- 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 (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Area Learning Center
How many students attend Northfield Area Learning Center?
Northfield Area Learning Center has 107 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Northfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Area Learning Center is 26.8:1, which is 70% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northfield Area Learning Center?
46.8% of students at Northfield Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northfield Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Northfield Area Learning Center is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Northfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Area Learning Center?
Northfield Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northfield Area Learning Center rank among schools in Northfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Northfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Northfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Northfield Public School District?
Besides Northfield Area Learning Center, Northfield Public School District also operates Northfield Senior High (1,283 students), Northfield Middle (845 students), and Bridgewater Elementary (564 students). See the Northfield Public School District district page for the complete list.