- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perham, MN
Perham Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Perham Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272823001023
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perham Area Learning Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Perham · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 38:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Perham Area Learning Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perham Area Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Perham, MN.
School address
District: Perham-Dent Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272823001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Perham Area Learning Center grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+29.7%).
Teacher FTE added 1.5 → 3.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 272823001023 · Perham, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 38:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Heart of the Lake Elementary (578 students)
Perham Area Learning Center grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+29.7%). Teacher FTE added 1.5 → 3.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Perham Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heart of the L
Heart of the Lake Elementary
578 students
- Perham Senior
Perham Senior High
529 students
- Prairie Wind M
Prairie Wind Middle
526 students
- This school 38
Perham Area Learning Center
38 students
What this shows Perham Area Learning Center reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perham Area Learning Center compares
Perham 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 | 38:1 | ▲ 141% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
38:1
students per teacher
- 141% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,316
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
Counselors0.6 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 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Perham Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Perham-Dent Public School District reports $13,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perham Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of the Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perham Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Prairie Wind Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perham Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~38 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perham Area Learning Center
How many students attend Perham Area Learning Center?
Perham Area Learning Center has 38 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Perham, MN. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 48 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perham Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Perham Area Learning Center is 38:1, which is 141% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perham Area Learning Center?
54.1% of students at Perham Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perham Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Perham Area Learning Center is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Perham, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perham Area Learning Center?
Perham Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Perham Area Learning Center rank among public schools in Perham?
By Resource Investment Index, Perham Area Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Perham, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Perham-Dent Public School District?
Besides Perham Area Learning Center, Perham-Dent Public School District also operates Heart of the Lake Elementary (578 students), Perham Senior High (529 students), and Prairie Wind Middle (526 students). See the Perham-Dent Public School District district page for the complete list.