Enrollment
46
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270012903056
Mn Academy for the Blind — Faribault, MN
Federal NCES profile for Mn Academy for the Blind, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 87
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Minnesota State Academies · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mn Academy for the Blind compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mn Academy for the Blind reports 46 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 79% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 79% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 68% above the Minnesota average and 39% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mn Academy for the Blind compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.3:1 | ▼ 79% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 68% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 68% 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
3.3:1
students per teacher
— 79% below state mean
Top 2% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 46 Top 19% in Minnesota — larger than 81% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 3.3:1 -79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.1% +68% vs state
NCES ID 270012903056
Student demographics
White 80.4%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 3.6:1
Similar other schools in Faribault
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Mn Academy for the Deaf
Special-education school
88 students 3.6:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Special Education
Special-education school
78 students 3.5:1 students per teacher
Discovery Public School - Faribault
Standard public school
45 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Prek
Standard public school
36 students
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mn Academy for the Blind
How many students attend Mn Academy for the Blind?
Mn Academy for the Blind has 46 students enrolled. It is a other school in FARIBAULT, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mn Academy for the Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Mn Academy for the Blind is 3.3:1, which is 79% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 79% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mn Academy for the Blind?
72.1% of students at Mn Academy for the Blind are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mn Academy for the Blind?
The largest demographic group at Mn Academy for the Blind is White at 80.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in FARIBAULT, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mn Academy for the Blind?
Mn Academy for the Blind has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.