School #540 serves 3 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School #540 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School #540's student population of 3 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of School #540 is 0.67, 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
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
34%
12%
Black
33%
12%
White
33%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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 School #540?
3 students attend School #540.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of School #540 students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 33% of students are White.
What grades does School #540 offer ?
School #540 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #540 part of?
School #540 is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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