Lakes Country Academy - Alex serves 7 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakes Country Academy - Alex ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakes Country Academy - Alex's student population of 7 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakes Country Academy - Alex is 0.45, 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
4:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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 Lakes Country Academy - Alex?
7 students attend Lakes Country Academy - Alex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lakes Country Academy - Alex students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakes Country Academy - Alex?
Lakes Country Academy - Alex has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakes Country Academy - Alex offer ?
Lakes Country Academy - Alex offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakes Country Academy - Alex part of?
Lakes Country Academy - Alex is part of Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District.
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