- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blue Earth, MN
Blue Earth Area Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Earth Area Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270013000241
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Earth Area Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Blue Earth · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Earth Area Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Earth Area Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Blue Earth, MN.
School address
District: Blue Earth Area School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270013000241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Blue Earth Area Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 270013000241 · Blue Earth, MN Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 17.2:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Earth Area Secondary (378 students)
Blue Earth Area Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Blue Earth Area Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blue Earth Area Elementary
515 students
- Blue Earth Are
Blue Earth Area Secondary
378 students
- Blue Earth Are 163
Blue Earth Area Middle
163 students
- Blue Earth Are 8
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
8 students
What this shows Blue Earth Area Elementary reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Earth Area Elementary compares
Blue Earth Area Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 7% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Blue Earth Area Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Blue Earth Area School District reports $13,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Earth Area Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth Area Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Earth Area Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Earth Area Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Earth Area Elementary
How many students attend Blue Earth Area Elementary?
Blue Earth Area Elementary has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blue Earth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Earth Area Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Earth Area Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Earth Area Elementary?
46.0% of students at Blue Earth Area Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Earth Area Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Earth Area Elementary is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Blue Earth, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Earth Area Elementary?
Blue Earth Area Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Earth Area Elementary rank among schools in Blue Earth?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Earth Area Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Blue Earth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blue Earth Area School District?
Besides Blue Earth Area Elementary, Blue Earth Area School District also operates Blue Earth Area Secondary (378 students), Blue Earth Area Middle (163 students), and Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe (8 students). See the Blue Earth Area School District district page for the complete list.