Enrollment
75
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Stillwater, Minnesota, enrolling 75 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 75 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 55/100).
Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students) and Oak-Land Middle School (946 students) alongside St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr..
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 St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. compares
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stillwater Area Public Schools, which includes St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr..
$14,073
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 56.3%
Federal 7.1%
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.
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
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~75 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. a good school?
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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