- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Litchfield, MN
Wings Alternative Program
Federal NCES profile for Wings Alternative Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270004503890
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wings Alternative Program earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wings Alternative Program has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wings Alternative Program ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, MN.
School address
District: Meeker and Wright Special Education · Minnesota
NCES ID 270004503890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Wings Alternative Program shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270004503890 · Litchfield, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 16:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed (68 students)
Wings Alternative Program shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wings Alternative Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meeker-Wright
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed
68 students
- Village Ranch
Village Ranch Alternative Program
33 students
- Cornerstones P 23
Cornerstones Program
23 students
- Step Td Progra 18
Step Td Program
18 students
- This school 16
Wings Alternative Program
16 students
- Journeys Alter 9
Journeys Alternative Program
9 students
What this shows Wings Alternative Program reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wings Alternative Program compares
Wings Alternative Program 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 80% | 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
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 6.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Wings Alternative Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Wings Alternative Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Ranch Alternative Program | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornerstones Program | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Step Td Program | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Journeys Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wings Alternative Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wings Alternative Program
How many students attend Wings Alternative Program?
Wings Alternative Program has 16 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Litchfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wings Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Wings Alternative Program is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wings Alternative Program?
76.9% of students at Wings Alternative Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wings Alternative Program?
The largest demographic group at Wings Alternative Program is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Litchfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wings Alternative Program?
Wings Alternative Program has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Wings Alternative Program rank among public schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wings Alternative Program ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Meeker and Wright Special Education?
Besides Wings Alternative Program, Meeker and Wright Special Education also operates Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed (68 students), Village Ranch Alternative Program (33 students), and Cornerstones Program (23 students). See the Meeker and Wright Special Education district page for the complete list.