Up North Learning Center School District

5413 County Road 37 Nw
Walker, MN 56484-8888

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Up North Learning Center School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 13 students in Up North Learning Center School District.
Public School in Up North Learning Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,768 Schools
# Students
13 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1

Student By Grade

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.60
% American Indian
38%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
54%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$17,562 MM

Best Up North Learning Center School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Up North Learning Center
Special Education School
5413 County Road 37 Nw
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Up North Learning Center School District?
Up North Learning Center School District manages 1 public schools serving 13 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Up North Learning Center School District?
54% of Up North Learning Center School District students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Up North Learning Center School District?
Up North Learning Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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