Positive Approach To Learning serves 5 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Positive Approach To Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Positive Approach To Learning's student population of 5 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Positive Approach To Learning is 0.00, which is less 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
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
60%
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
How many students attend Positive Approach To Learning?
5 students attend Positive Approach To Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Positive Approach To Learning students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Positive Approach To Learning?
Positive Approach To Learning has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Positive Approach To Learning offer ?
Positive Approach To Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Positive Approach To Learning part of?
Positive Approach To Learning is part of Southern Plains Education Coop. School District.
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