- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minnetonka, MN
West Education Center Alternative
Federal NCES profile for West Education Center Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002504603
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Education Center Alternative earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Education Center Alternative has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Education Center Alternative ranks #4 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002504603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
West Education Center Alternative grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 270002504603 · Minnetonka, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 19.8:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Two (274 students)
West Education Center Alternative grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
West Education Center Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tier Two
Tier Two
274 students
- Tier Three
Tier Three
226 students
- This school 99
West Education Center Alternative
99 students
- Hennepin Gatew 73
Hennepin Gateway to College
73 students
- South Educatio 48
South Education Center Academy
48 students
- North Educatio 37
North Education Center Academy
37 students
What this shows West Education Center Alternative reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Education Center Alternative compares
West Education Center Alternative 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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
African American 49.5%
Two or More 16.2%
White 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, West Education Center Alternative is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How West Education Center Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Two | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tier Three | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Education Center Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Education Center Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Education Center Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Education Center Alternative
How many students attend West Education Center Alternative?
West Education Center Alternative has 99 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Minnetonka, MN. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Education Center Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at West Education Center Alternative is 19.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Education Center Alternative?
63.3% of students at West Education Center Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Education Center Alternative?
The largest demographic group at West Education Center Alternative is African American at 49.5% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Education Center Alternative?
West Education Center Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Education Center Alternative rank among schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, West Education Center Alternative ranks #4 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minnetonka on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 287?
Besides West Education Center Alternative, Intermediate School District 287 also operates Tier Two (274 students), Tier Three (226 students), and Hennepin Gateway to College (73 students). See the Intermediate School District 287 district page for the complete list.