Enrollment
92
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winona Area Learning Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winona Area Learning Center
Winona Area Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Winona, Minnesota, enrolling 92 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 92 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Two or More (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 92 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Winona Area Public School District also operates Winona Senior High (849 students) and Winona Middle (665 students) alongside Winona Area Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Winona Area Learning Center compares
Winona Area Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,550
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winona Area Public School District, which includes Winona Area Learning Center.
$16,550
Per student
+8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 58.5%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Winona Area Learning Center a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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