- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winona, MN
Winona Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Winona Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274407002249
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winona Area Learning Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Winona · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Winona Area Learning Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winona Area Learning Center ranks #3 of 6 schools in Winona, MN.
School address
District: Winona Area Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274407002249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Winona Area Learning Center grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.9 → 7.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 274407002249 · Winona, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 13.1:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Winona Senior High (849 students)
Winona Area Learning Center grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 7.9 → 7.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Winona Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winona Senior
Winona Senior High
849 students
- Winona Middle
Winona Middle
665 students
- Jefferson Elem 322
Jefferson Elementary
322 students
- Washington-Kos 231
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary
231 students
- Goodview Eleme 209
Goodview Elementary
209 students
- This school 92
Winona Area Learning Center
92 students
What this shows Winona Area Learning Center reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winona Area Learning Center compares
Winona Area Learning Center 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Two or More 21.7%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Winona Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Winona Area Public School District reports $17,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winona Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winona Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winona Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Kosciusko Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winona Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winona Area Learning Center
How many students attend Winona Area Learning Center?
Winona Area Learning Center has 92 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Winona, MN. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winona Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Winona Area Learning Center is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Winona Area Learning Center?
64.4% of students at Winona Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winona Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Winona Area Learning Center is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Winona, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winona Area Learning Center?
Winona Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Winona Area Learning Center rank among schools in Winona?
By Resource Investment Index, Winona Area Learning Center ranks #3 of 6 schools in Winona, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winona on the city page.
What other schools are in Winona Area Public School District?
Besides Winona Area Learning Center, Winona Area Public School District also operates Winona Senior High (849 students), Winona Middle (665 students), and Jefferson Elementary (322 students). See the Winona Area Public School District district page for the complete list.