- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pine City, MN
Pine City Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Pine City Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272838001025
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine City Area Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pine City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine City Area Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine City Area Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pine City, MN.
School address
District: Pine City Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272838001025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Pine City Area Learning Center shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.4 → 2.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 272838001025 · Pine City, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 11:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine City Elementary (863 students)
Pine City Area Learning Center shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.4 → 2.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pine City Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine City Elem
Pine City Elementary
863 students
- Pine City Seco
Pine City Secondary
683 students
- This school 22
Pine City Area Learning Center
22 students
- Early Childhoo 14
Early Childhood
14 students
What this shows Pine City Area Learning Center reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine City Area Learning Center compares
Pine City Area Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 23% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$13,918
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 86.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Pine City Area Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pine City Public School District reports $13,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine City Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine City Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine City Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pine City Area Learning Center
How many students attend Pine City Area Learning Center?
Pine City Area Learning Center has 22 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pine City, MN. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 33 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine City Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine City Area Learning Center is 11:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% 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 Pine City Area Learning Center?
66.7% of students at Pine City Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine City Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Pine City Area Learning Center is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Pine City, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine City Area Learning Center?
Pine City Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Pine City Area Learning Center rank among public schools in Pine City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine City Area Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pine City, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pine City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pine City Public School District?
Besides Pine City Area Learning Center, Pine City Public School District also operates Pine City Elementary (863 students), Pine City Secondary (683 students), and Early Childhood (14 students). See the Pine City Public School District district page for the complete list.