Enrollment
43
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 279135302494
River Bend Area Learning Center — New Ulm, MN
Federal NCES profile for River Bend Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: River Bend Education District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Bend Area Learning Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
River Bend Area Learning Center reports 43 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 22% above the Minnesota average and 1% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 43 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding River Bend Education District spends $39,818 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.3% from local sources (property taxes), 42.7% from the state, and 20.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River Bend Area Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 22% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 22% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$39,818
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 43 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 43 Top 18% in Minnesota — larger than 82% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.4% +22% vs state
NCES ID 279135302494
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 43:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Bend Education District, which includes River Bend Area Learning Center.
$39,818
Per student
+89%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+104%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 42.7%
Federal 20.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 2.5:1
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Raptor Program
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about River Bend Area Learning Center
How many students attend River Bend Area Learning Center?
River Bend Area Learning Center has 43 students enrolled. It is a other school in NEW ULM, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bend Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bend Area Learning Center is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Bend Area Learning Center?
52.4% of students at River Bend Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Bend Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at River Bend Area Learning Center is White at 79.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEW ULM, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Bend Area Learning Center?
River Bend Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.