- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stillwater, MN
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.
Federal NCES profile for St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273819002685
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. ranks #5 of 6 schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: Stillwater Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273819002685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 273819002685 · Stillwater, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 18.8:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students)
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stillwater Are
Stillwater Area High School
2,658 students
- Oak-Land Middl 946
Oak-Land Middle School
946 students
- Stillwater Mid 939
Stillwater Middle School
939 students
- Lake Elmo Elem 697
Lake Elmo Elementary
697 students
- Brookview Elem 607
Brookview Elementary
607 students
- This school 75
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.
75 students
What this shows St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. compares
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stillwater Area Public Schools reports $15,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak-Land Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elmo Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.
How many students attend St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.?
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. has 75 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Stillwater, MN. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.?
The student-teacher ratio at St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.?
50.7% of students at St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.?
The largest demographic group at St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.?
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. rank among schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. ranks #5 of 6 schools in Stillwater, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stillwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Besides St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr., Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students), Oak-Land Middle School (946 students), and Stillwater Middle School (939 students). See the Stillwater Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.