Enrollment
180
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Ulm, MN
Washington Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Washington Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272349001154
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Learning Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in New Ulm · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Learning Center ranks #3 of 6 schools in New Ulm, MN.
School address
District: New Ulm Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272349001154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Learning Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Learning Center
Washington Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Ulm, Minnesota, enrolling 180 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.7% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 180 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New Ulm Public School District also operates New Ulm High School (687 students) and Jefferson Elementary (643 students) alongside Washington Learning Center.
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 Washington Learning Center compares
Washington Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,901
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Washington Learning Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Ulm Public School District, which includes Washington Learning Center.
$13,901
Per student
-9%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 64.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 Washington Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Ulm Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Ulm Cte Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Learning Center
How many students attend Washington Learning Center?
Washington Learning Center has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Ulm, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Learning Center is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Washington Learning Center?
36.7% of students at Washington Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Washington Learning Center is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in New Ulm, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Learning Center?
Washington Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Learning Center rank among schools in New Ulm?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Learning Center ranks #3 of 6 schools in New Ulm, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Ulm on the city page.
Is Washington Learning Center a good school?
Washington Learning Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 New Ulm Public School District?
Besides Washington Learning Center, New Ulm Public School District also operates New Ulm High School (687 students), Jefferson Elementary (643 students), and New Ulm Middle School (617 students). See the New Ulm Public School District district page for the complete list.
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