- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairmont, MN
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
Federal NCES profile for Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270004602369
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Fairmont · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. has class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. ranks #2 of 6 schools in Fairmont, MN.
School address
District: Southern Plains Education Coop. · Minnesota
NCES ID 270004602369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.3 → 5.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 270004602369 · Fairmont, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 9.4:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Plains Bridges (23 students)
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.3 → 5.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
47 students
- Southern Plain
Southern Plains Bridges
23 students
- Southern Plain
Southern Plains Education Coop.
19 students
- Positive Appro 5
Positive Approach to Learning
5 students
What this shows Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. compares
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 16% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 47 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Plains Bridges | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Plains Education Coop. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Positive Approach to Learning | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~47 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
How many students attend Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.?
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. has 47 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fairmont, MN. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. is 9.4:1, which is 41% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 40% 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 Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.?
71.2% of students at Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.?
The largest demographic group at Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Fairmont, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.?
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. rank among schools in Fairmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. ranks #2 of 6 schools in Fairmont, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Plains Education Coop.?
Besides Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr., Southern Plains Education Coop. also operates Southern Plains Bridges (23 students), Southern Plains Education Coop. (19 students), and Positive Approach to Learning (5 students). See the Southern Plains Education Coop. district page for the complete list.