- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Willmar, MN
Willmar Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Willmar Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274272000950
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willmar Area Learning Center earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Willmar · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Willmar Area Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willmar Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Willmar, MN.
School address
District: Willmar Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274272000950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Willmar Area Learning Center shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-15.6%).
Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 274272000950 · Willmar, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 9.1:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Willmar Senior High (1,205 students)
Willmar Area Learning Center shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-15.6%). Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Willmar Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willmar Senior
Willmar Senior High
1,205 students
- Willmar Middle
Willmar Middle School
842 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary
672 students
- Lakeland Eleme
Lakeland Elementary School
623 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
580 students
- This school 91
Willmar Area Learning Center
91 students
What this shows Willmar Area Learning Center reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willmar Area Learning Center compares
Willmar Area Learning Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 16% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,958
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 91 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
White 17.6%
African American 7.7%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Willmar Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Willmar Public School District reports $15,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willmar Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willmar Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willmar Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~91 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willmar Area Learning Center
How many students attend Willmar Area Learning Center?
Willmar Area Learning Center has 91 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willmar, MN. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willmar Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Willmar Area Learning Center is 9.1:1, which is 42% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 42% 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 Willmar Area Learning Center?
74.3% of students at Willmar Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willmar Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Willmar Area Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Willmar, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willmar Area Learning Center?
Willmar Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Willmar Area Learning Center rank among public schools in Willmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Willmar Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Willmar, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Willmar on the city page.
What other schools are in Willmar Public School District?
Besides Willmar Area Learning Center, Willmar Public School District also operates Willmar Senior High (1,205 students), Willmar Middle School (842 students), and Kennedy Elementary (672 students). See the Willmar Public School District district page for the complete list.