- Enrollment
- 2,158
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moorhead, MN
West Central Academy-S
Federal NCES profile for West Central Academy-S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272142000413
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Academy-S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Moorhead · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Central Academy-S has class sizes smaller than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Academy-S ranks #1 of 4 schools in Moorhead, MN.
School address
District: Moorhead Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272142000413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
West Central Academy-S grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 272142000413 · Moorhead, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 4.9:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon Middle School (2,158 students)
West Central Academy-S grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
West Central Academy-S 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 34
West Central Academy-S
34 students
What this shows West Central Academy-S reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Academy-S compares
West Central Academy-S 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 | 4.9:1 | ▼ 69% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 68% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
4.9:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 5% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 29.4%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.6%
Largest group: White at 29.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, West Central Academy-S 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-S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moorhead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S.G. Reinertsen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Dodds Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellen Hopkins Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Academy-S'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.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central Academy-S
How many students attend West Central Academy-S?
West Central Academy-S has 34 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Moorhead, MN. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Academy-S?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Academy-S is 4.9:1, which is 69% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 69% 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 West Central Academy-S?
72.1% of students at West Central Academy-S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Academy-S?
The largest demographic group at West Central Academy-S is White at 29.4% of enrollment, in Moorhead, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Academy-S?
West Central Academy-S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 West Central Academy-S rank among schools in Moorhead?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Academy-S ranks #1 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-S, 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.