Enrollment
48
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia, MN
Northland Learning Center 010
Federal NCES profile for Northland Learning Center 010, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270022403477
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northland Learning Center 010 earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Virginia · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northland Learning Center 010 has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Learning Center 010 ranks #4 of 4 schools in Virginia, MN.
School address
District: Northland Learning Center · Minnesota
NCES ID 270022403477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northland Learning Center 010 compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northland Learning Center 010
Northland Learning Center 010 is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Virginia, Minnesota, enrolling 48 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 48 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Northland Learning Center spends $62,072 per pupil, 306% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Northland Learning Center also operates Northland Learning Center 020 (64 students) and Isd 361 - Alc Program (26 students) alongside Northland Learning Center 010.
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 Northland Learning Center 010 compares
Northland Learning Center 010 on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
97.9%
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
$62,072
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 72.9%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Northland Learning Center 010 is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northland Learning Center, which includes Northland Learning Center 010.
$62,072
Per student
+306%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+274%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 24.2%
Federal 29.9%
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 Northland Learning Center 010 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Learning Center 020 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isd 361 - Alc Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Nlc Transition Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northland Learning Center 010's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~48 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northland Learning Center 010
How many students attend Northland Learning Center 010?
Northland Learning Center 010 has 48 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Virginia, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northland Learning Center 010?
The student-teacher ratio at Northland Learning Center 010 is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northland Learning Center 010?
65.9% of students at Northland Learning Center 010 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northland Learning Center 010?
The largest demographic group at Northland Learning Center 010 is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Virginia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northland Learning Center 010?
Northland Learning Center 010 has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northland Learning Center 010 rank among schools in Virginia?
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Learning Center 010 ranks #4 of 4 schools in Virginia, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Virginia on the city page.
Is Northland Learning Center 010 a good school?
Northland Learning Center 010 earns 22/100 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 Northland Learning Center?
Besides Northland Learning Center 010, Northland Learning Center also operates Northland Learning Center 020 (64 students), Isd 361 - Alc Program (26 students), and Nlc Transition Program (25 students). See the Northland Learning Center district page for the complete list.
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