- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blaine, MN
Karner Blue Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Karner Blue Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270226404643
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Karner Blue Education Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Blaine · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Karner Blue Education Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Karner Blue Education Center ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Blaine, MN.
School address
District: Northeast Metro 916 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270226404643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Karner Blue Education Center grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 270226404643 · Blaine, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 3.7:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Metro Heights Academy (198 students)
Karner Blue Education Center grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Karner Blue Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metro Heights
Metro Heights Academy
198 students
- East View Acad
East View Academy
122 students
- Quora Secondar
Quora Secondary School
115 students
- This school
Karner Blue Education Center
101 students
- Pankalo Educat
Pankalo Education Center
88 students
- South Campus E 62
South Campus Education Center
62 students
What this shows Karner Blue Education Center reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Karner Blue Education Center compares
Karner Blue Education Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.7:1 | ▼ 77% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
3.7:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 3% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
African American 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.9%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Karner Blue Education Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Karner Blue Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Heights Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East View Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quora Secondary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pankalo Education Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Campus Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Karner Blue Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Karner Blue Education Center
How many students attend Karner Blue Education Center?
Karner Blue Education Center has 101 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blaine, MN. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karner Blue Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Karner Blue Education Center is 3.7:1, which is 77% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 76% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Karner Blue Education Center?
43.8% of students at Karner Blue Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Karner Blue Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Karner Blue Education Center is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Blaine, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Karner Blue Education Center?
Karner Blue Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Karner Blue Education Center rank among elementary schools in Blaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Karner Blue Education Center ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Blaine, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Blaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Northeast Metro 916?
Besides Karner Blue Education Center, Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students), East View Academy (122 students), and Quora Secondary School (115 students). See the Northeast Metro 916 district page for the complete list.