At a glance
Reported students
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
21
Positive Approach to Learning: 5 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
3.7:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 5
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5:1
What the reported data says about Positive Approach to Learning
Positive Approach to Learning is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Fairmont. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Southern Plains Education Coop.. NCES reports 5 students for 2024–25.
Among 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.7:1, below the Minnesota median of 6.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (100%) and Hispanic or Latino (0%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Positive Approach to Learning
- 1How do the reported 3.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White100%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Southern Plains Education Coop.
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southern Plains Bridges
Other · Grades KG–12
23 reported students
Southern Plains Education Coop.
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
19 reported students
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
High · Grades 08–12
47 reported students
Public schools near Positive Approach to Learning
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Plains Bridges Other · Southern Plains Education Coop. | KG–12 | 23 | under 0.1 mi |
| Southern Plains Education Coop. Elementary · Southern Plains Education Coop. | PK–KG | 19 | under 0.1 mi |
| Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. High · Southern Plains Education Coop. | 08–12 | 47 | under 0.1 mi |
| Fairmont Elementary School Elementary · Fairmont Area School District | PK–06 | 1,007 | 1.3 mi |
| Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School High · Fairmont Area School District | 07–12 | 839 | 2.1 mi |
| Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch Elementary · Granada Huntley East Chain | PK–05 | 138 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Positive Approach to Learning
What grades does Positive Approach to Learning serve?
Positive Approach to Learning reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Southern Plains Education Coop..
How many students attend Positive Approach to Learning?
Positive Approach to Learning reported 5 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 5 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Positive Approach to Learning?
The calculated ratio is 3.7:1, based on 5 students and 1.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 6.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Positive Approach to Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
Positive Approach to Learning is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southern Plains Education Coop. attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Positive Approach to Learning in?
Positive Approach to Learning is part of Southern Plains Education Coop., based in Fairmont, MN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Positive Approach to Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southern Plains Bridges (under 0.1 mi), Southern Plains Education Coop. (under 0.1 mi), Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.