- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Smec Alc grew from 45 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+62.2%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 270032704978 · Austin, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 70:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Enrich Alden (17 students)
Smec Alc grew from 45 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+62.2%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Smec Alc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Smec Alc
70 students
- Enrich Alden 17
Enrich Alden
17 students
- Cards Program 16
Cards Program
16 students
- Success East 16
Success East
16 students
- Reset 11
Reset
11 students
- Enrich Kingsla 10
Enrich Kingsland
10 students
What this shows Smec Alc reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smec Alc compares
Smec Alc 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~70 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 45 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), up 28.
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, 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 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.
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.