- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, MN
Phoenix Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270720002853
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Learning Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Learning Center has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Buffalo, MN.
School address
District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270720002853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Phoenix Learning Center grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 270720002853 · Buffalo, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 18:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo Senior High (1,681 students)
Phoenix Learning Center grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buffalo Senior
Buffalo Senior High
1,681 students
- Buffalo Commun
Buffalo Community Middle
1,160 students
- Northwinds Ele 419
Northwinds Elementary
419 students
- Tatanka Elemen 393
Tatanka Elementary Stem School
393 students
- Hanover Elemen 368
Hanover Elementary
368 students
- This school 36
Phoenix Learning Center
36 students
What this shows Phoenix Learning Center reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Learning Center compares
Phoenix 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,682
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
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 5.6%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Phoenix Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Community Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwinds Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tatanka Elementary Stem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanover Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high 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 (~36 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Learning Center
How many students attend Phoenix Learning Center?
Phoenix Learning Center has 36 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Learning Center is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix Learning Center?
33.3% of students at Phoenix Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Learning Center is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Buffalo, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Learning Center?
Phoenix Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Phoenix Learning Center rank among high schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Buffalo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools?
Besides Phoenix Learning Center, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools also operates Buffalo Senior High (1,681 students), Buffalo Community Middle (1,160 students), and Northwinds Elementary (419 students). See the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools district page for the complete list.