SWWC ELC - Willmar

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
1703 TECHNOLOGY DR
WILLMAR, MN 56201
33 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The North Central Learning Center (NCLC), located in Willmar, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC). The center is designed to provide alternative educational programming for students who may struggle in a traditional school environment. By focusing on individualized learning plans, the center helps students overcome academic and behavioral challenges, ensuring they have the support necessary to progress toward graduation or successful post-secondary transitions.

As part of the broader SWWC educational network, the North Central Learning Center emphasizes a supportive, student-centered culture that prioritizes small class sizes and personalized attention. The facility serves as a vital resource for regional school districts, offering therapeutic and specialized instruction tailored to meet diverse student needs. Through its commitment to high-quality academic programming and comprehensive student services, the NCLC provides a pathway for students to develop the skills, confidence, and stability required for long-term success.
33
Total Students
6.9
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    18 (54.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (27.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (9.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (6.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (3.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
Phone: (320)262-5477
Website: http://www.swsc.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 1
Grade 12 5
Gender Ratio