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Lakes Country Academy - Alex

524 Willow Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
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

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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.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(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.
This School
State Level (MN)
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
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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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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

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