- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waseca, MN
Waseca Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Waseca Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274188001720
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waseca Area Learning Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Waseca · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Waseca Area Learning Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waseca Area Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Waseca, MN.
School address
District: Waseca Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274188001720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Waseca Area Learning Center shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 274188001720 · Waseca, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 13:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Waseca Senior High (555 students)
Waseca Area Learning Center shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Waseca Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waseca Senior
Waseca Senior High
555 students
- Hartley Elemen
Hartley Elementary
429 students
- Waseca Interme
Waseca Intermediate School
380 students
- Waseca Junior
Waseca Junior High
280 students
- This school 65
Waseca Area Learning Center
65 students
- Waseca Early C 38
Waseca Early Childhood
38 students
What this shows Waseca Area Learning Center reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waseca Area Learning Center compares
Waseca Area Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 37% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,362
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Waseca Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Waseca Public School District reports $14,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waseca Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waseca Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waseca Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waseca Early Childhood | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waseca Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waseca Area Learning Center
How many students attend Waseca Area Learning Center?
Waseca Area Learning Center has 65 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Waseca, MN. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waseca Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Waseca Area Learning Center is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Waseca Area Learning Center?
69.1% of students at Waseca Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waseca Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Waseca Area Learning Center is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Waseca, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waseca Area Learning Center?
Waseca Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Waseca Area Learning Center rank among schools in Waseca?
By Resource Investment Index, Waseca Area Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Waseca, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waseca on the city page.
What other schools are in Waseca Public School District?
Besides Waseca Area Learning Center, Waseca Public School District also operates Waseca Senior High (555 students), Hartley Elementary (429 students), and Waseca Intermediate School (380 students). See the Waseca Public School District district page for the complete list.