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Ellsworth, ME vs Albert Lea, MN

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- Albert Lea spends 7.9% less per student than Ellsworth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 52.7% higher in Albert Lea than in Ellsworth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albert Lea had 11.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ellsworth
 Ellsworth, MEAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,349$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,349  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,416$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4404573
 Students per Counselor309  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Ellsworth    1 Reviews

Living in a rural part of Maine is very consoling to know that your kids are safe. They can ride their bikes, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles and enjoy nature without the "big  More

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Reviews for Albert Lea    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

After living in the Twin Cities and California, Albert Lea seems dirt cheap. Housing is some of the lowest in the  More

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