- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Washington Learning Center held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 272349001154 · New Ulm, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 12:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: New Ulm High School (687 students)
Washington Learning Center held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Washington Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Ulm High S
New Ulm High School
687 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary
643 students
- New Ulm Middle
New Ulm Middle School
617 students
- This school 180
Washington Learning Center
180 students
- New Ulm Cte Ce 1
New Ulm Cte Center
1 students
What this shows Washington Learning Center reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Learning Center compares
Washington Learning Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,376
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 + 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.
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
District finance for New Ulm Public School District reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
- -
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 (~180 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.