- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waconia, MN
Waconia Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Waconia Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274146004597
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waconia Learning Center earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Waconia · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Waconia Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waconia Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Waconia, MN.
School address
District: Waconia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274146004597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Waconia Learning Center grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 274146004597 · Waconia, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 6.3:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Waconia High School (1,335 students)
Waconia Learning Center grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Waconia Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waconia High S
Waconia High School
1,335 students
- Waconia Middle
Waconia Middle School
885 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elementary
544 students
- Bayview Elemen 530
Bayview Elementary
530 students
- Laketown Eleme 530
Laketown Elementary
530 students
- This school 25
Waconia Learning Center
25 students
What this shows Waconia Learning Center reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waconia Learning Center compares
Waconia Learning Center 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 60% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 8% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Waconia Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Waconia Public School District reports $13,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waconia Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waconia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laketown Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waconia Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~25 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waconia Learning Center
How many students attend Waconia Learning Center?
Waconia Learning Center has 25 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waconia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waconia Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Waconia Learning Center is 6.3:1, which is 60% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 60% 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 Waconia Learning Center?
16.1% of students at Waconia Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waconia Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Waconia Learning Center is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Waconia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waconia Learning Center?
Waconia Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Waconia Learning Center rank among high schools in Waconia?
By Resource Investment Index, Waconia Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Waconia, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Waconia on the city page.
What other schools are in Waconia Public School District?
Besides Waconia Learning Center, Waconia Public School District also operates Waconia High School (1,335 students), Waconia Middle School (885 students), and Southview Elementary (544 students). See the Waconia Public School District district page for the complete list.