- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chaska, MN
Swmetro Alc
Federal NCES profile for Swmetro Alc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270042004979
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swmetro Alc earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Swmetro Alc has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Alc ranks #1 of 5 schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042004979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Swmetro Alc held near 90 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 270042004979 · Chaska, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 2.6:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Swmetro Online Learning (115 students)
Swmetro Alc held near 90 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Swmetro Alc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swmetro Online
Swmetro Online Learning
115 students
- Swmetro Level
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
71 students
- Swmetro Shakop
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed
63 students
- This school
Swmetro Alc
52 students
- Swmetro Buffal 26
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions
26 students
- Swmetro Lakesi 23
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
23 students
What this shows Swmetro Alc reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swmetro Alc compares
Swmetro Alc 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 | 2.6:1 | ▼ 84% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.6:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
2.6:1
students per teacher
- 84% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Swmetro Alc is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Swmetro Alc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swmetro Online Learning | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Level 4 Programs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Lakeside Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swmetro Alc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 2.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swmetro Alc
How many students attend Swmetro Alc?
Swmetro Alc has 52 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chaska, MN. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Alc is 2.6:1, which is 84% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 83% 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 Swmetro Alc?
53.4% of students at Swmetro Alc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swmetro Alc?
The largest demographic group at Swmetro Alc is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swmetro Alc?
Swmetro Alc has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Swmetro Alc rank among schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Alc ranks #1 of 5 schools in Chaska, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Besides Swmetro Alc, Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 also operates Swmetro Online Learning (115 students), Swmetro Level 4 Programs (71 students), and Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed (63 students). See the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 district page for the complete list.