Lakes Country Academy - Alex serves 7 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- 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 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakes Country Academy - Alex is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
2%
Black
14%
12%
White
43%
60%
Two or more races
29%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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?
43% of Lakes Country Academy - Alex students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 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 2:1, 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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