- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Princeton, MN
Princeton Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273003005001
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Area Learning Center earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 24
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Area Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Princeton, MN.
School address
District: Princeton Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273003005001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Princeton Area Learning Center grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+38.1%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 273003005001 · Princeton, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 42.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton High School (940 students)
Princeton Area Learning Center grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+38.1%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Princeton Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton High
Princeton High School
940 students
- Princeton Midd
Princeton Middle School
740 students
- Princeton Inte
Princeton Intermediate School
675 students
- Princeton Prim
Princeton Primary School
639 students
- Early Childhoo 100
Early Childhood Special Education
100 students
- This school 24
Princeton Area Learning Center
24 students
What this shows Princeton Area Learning Center reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton Area Learning Center compares
Princeton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 0% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,885
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 24 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Princeton Area Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Princeton Public School District reports $12,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Princeton Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Princeton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Princeton Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Princeton Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Princeton Area Learning Center
How many students attend Princeton Area Learning Center?
Princeton Area Learning Center has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Princeton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), up 8.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Princeton Area Learning Center?
42.9% of students at Princeton Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Area Learning Center is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Princeton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Area Learning Center?
Princeton Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Princeton Area Learning Center rank among high schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Area Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Princeton, 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 Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Public School District?
Besides Princeton Area Learning Center, Princeton Public School District also operates Princeton High School (940 students), Princeton Middle School (740 students), and Princeton Intermediate School (675 students). See the Princeton Public School District district page for the complete list.