Enrollment
70
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, MN
Smec Alc
Federal NCES profile for Smec Alc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270032704978
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smec Alc earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 70:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Smec Alc has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smec Alc ranks #5 of 7 schools in Austin, MN.
School address
District: Southern Mn Education Consortium · Minnesota
NCES ID 270032704978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
70:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+343% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smec Alc compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smec Alc
Smec Alc is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Austin, Minnesota, enrolling 70 students.
Class loads run heavy: 70:1 is larger than about 99% of Minnesota schools and 343% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 70 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #104, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 39/100).
Southern Mn Education Consortium also operates Enrich Alden (17 students) and Cards Program (16 students) alongside Smec Alc.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Smec Alc compares
Smec Alc on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 70:1 | ▲ 343% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
70:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
70:1
students per teacher
- 343% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Smec Alc is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Smec Alc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrich Alden | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cards Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Success East | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Reset | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Enrich Kingsland | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Smec Alc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~70 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Smec Alc
How many students attend Smec Alc?
Smec Alc has 70 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Austin, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smec Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Smec Alc is 70:1, which is 343% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 346% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smec Alc?
64.4% of students at Smec Alc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smec Alc?
The largest demographic group at Smec Alc is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Austin, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smec Alc?
Smec Alc has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Smec Alc rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Smec Alc ranks #5 of 7 schools in Austin, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
Is Smec Alc a good school?
Smec Alc earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Southern Mn Education Consortium?
Besides Smec Alc, Southern Mn Education Consortium also operates Enrich Alden (17 students), Cards Program (16 students), and Success East (16 students). See the Southern Mn Education Consortium district page for the complete list.
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