- Enrollment
- 2,158
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moorhead, MN
West Central Academy-N
Federal NCES profile for West Central Academy-N, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272142002799
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Academy-N earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Moorhead · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 16
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Academy-N ranks #4 of 4 schools in Moorhead, MN.
School address
District: Moorhead Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272142002799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
West Central Academy-N shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 272142002799 · Moorhead, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 78.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon Middle School (2,158 students)
West Central Academy-N shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
West Central Academy-N in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
2,158 students
- Moorhead High
Moorhead High School
2,122 students
- S.G. Reinertse 719
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
719 students
- Dorothy Dodds 625
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
625 students
- Ellen Hopkins 616
Ellen Hopkins Elementary
616 students
- This school 16
West Central Academy-N
16 students
What this shows West Central Academy-N reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Academy-N compares
West Central Academy-N 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 84% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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.
Funding equity
$14,570
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 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.8%
Two or More 18.8%
African American 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.3%
Largest group: White at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.8, West Central Academy-N is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Moorhead Area Public Schools reports $14,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Central Academy-N Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Moorhead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| S.G. Reinertsen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Dorothy Dodds Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Ellen Hopkins Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Academy-N's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about West Central Academy-N
How many students attend West Central Academy-N?
West Central Academy-N has 16 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Moorhead, MN. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), down 1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Central Academy-N?
78.6% of students at West Central Academy-N are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Academy-N?
The largest demographic group at West Central Academy-N is White at 31.3% of enrollment, in Moorhead, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Academy-N?
West Central Academy-N has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 West Central Academy-N rank among schools in Moorhead?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Academy-N ranks #4 of 4 schools in Moorhead, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moorhead on the city page.
What other schools are in Moorhead Area Public Schools?
Besides West Central Academy-N, Moorhead Area Public Schools also operates Horizon Middle School (2,158 students), Moorhead High School (2,122 students), and S.G. Reinertsen Elementary (719 students). See the Moorhead Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.