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Up North Learning Center
School · Up North Learning Center
5413 COUNTY ROAD 37 NW, Walker, MN 56484
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Up North Learning Center
Up North Learning Center is a public school in Walker, MN, part of the Up North Learning Center. The school serves approximately 16 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $64,688, where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a remote rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 16 students, Up North Learning Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 4:1, Up North Learning Center offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Located in a rural area, Up North Learning Center may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Address
- 5413 COUNTY ROAD 37 NW, Walker, MN 56484
- Phone
- (218) 547-6525
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
5413 COUNTY ROAD 37 NW, Walker, MN 56484
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Up North Learning Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. LAPORTE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.8/10, 13.2 miles away, in nearby Laporte). Another option is NEVIS ELEMENTARY (rated 7.5/10, 14.8 miles away, in nearby Nevis). Additionally, LINCOLN ELEMENTARY (rated 7.5/10, 30.2 miles away, in nearby Bemidji). For more schools in Walker, see our Walker schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 31.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SEC. Walker | 2.0 mi | 6.3 |
| W.H.A. ELEMENTARY Walker | 2.0 mi | 5.6 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Walker | 2.4 mi | — |
| LAPORTE ELEMENTARY Laporte | 13.2 mi | 7.8 |
| LAPORTE SECONDARY Laporte | 13.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Laporte Middle School Laporte | 13.2 mi | 5.7 |
| FOOTHILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Backus | 17.2 mi | 6.4 |
| CASS LAKE-BENA MIDDLE SCHOOL Cass Lake | 19.9 mi | 5.3 |
| CASS LAKE-BENA SECONDARY Cass Lake | 19.9 mi | 7.3 |
| NEVIS ELEMENTARY Nevis | 14.8 mi | 7.5 |
| NEVIS SECONDARY Nevis | 14.8 mi | 7.3 |
| CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR. Cass Lake | 21.5 mi | 6.9 |
| CASS LAKE-BENA ELEMENTARY Cass Lake | 21.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Pine River-Backus ALP Pine River | 24.8 mi | 6.0 |
| PINE RIVER-BACKUS HIGH SCHOOL Pine River | 24.9 mi | 5.8 |
| PINE RIVER-BACKUS ELEMENTARY Pine River | 24.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School Bena | 23.6 mi | — |
| HORACE MAY ELEMENTARY Bemidji | 27.8 mi | 4.4 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY Bemidji | 30.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Lakeside Learning Center Bemidji | 31.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56484 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,688
Median Home Value
$292,900
Median Rent
$625/mo
Population
3,252
College Educated
32.1%
Homeownership
78.8%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Median Age
55.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding Up North Learning Center has a median household income of $64,688. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $292,900, with a median rent of $625/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.1%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Up North Learning Center
What grades does Up North Learning Center serve?
Up North Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Up North Learning Center?
Up North Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Up North Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Up North Learning Center is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Up North Learning Center a charter school?
No, Up North Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Up North Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Up North Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Up North Learning Center?
62.5% of students at Up North Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,016/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Walker). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Phone
- (218) 547-6525
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Up North Learning Center- District Enrollment
- 16
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $113,000
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