Austin Community Learning Center serves 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Austin Community Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Austin Community Learning Center's student population of 40 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Austin Community Learning Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
33%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
47%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Austin Community Learning Center often compared to?
Austin Community Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Benton-stearns Education District by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Austin Community Learning Center?
40 students attend Austin Community Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Austin Community Learning Center students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Community Learning Center?
Austin Community Learning Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Austin Community Learning Center offer ?
Austin Community Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austin Community Learning Center part of?
Austin Community Learning Center is part of Austin Public School District.
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