- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Faribault, MN
Mn Academy for the Blind
Federal NCES profile for Mn Academy for the Blind, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270012903056
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mn Academy for the Blind earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Faribault · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mn Academy for the Blind has class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mn Academy for the Blind ranks #2 of 9 schools in Faribault, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota State Academies · Minnesota
NCES ID 270012903056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mn Academy for the Blind shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 270012903056 · Faribault, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 3.5:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mn Academy for the Deaf (88 students)
Mn Academy for the Blind shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Mn Academy for the Blind compares
Mn Academy for the Blind is a shrinking 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 | 3.5:1 | ▼ 78% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 68% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.5:1
students per teacher
- 78% 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
23.9%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Mn Academy for the Blind is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Mn Academy for the Blind Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn Academy for the Deaf | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mn Academy for the Blind's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~46 students)
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 special-education school in Faribault, MN. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mn Academy for the Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Mn Academy for the Blind is 3.5:1, which is 78% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 78% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 (higher 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 Mn Academy for the Blind rank among schools in Faribault?
By Resource Investment Index, Mn Academy for the Blind ranks #2 of 9 schools in Faribault, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Faribault on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnesota State Academies?
Besides Mn Academy for the Blind, Minnesota State Academies also operates Mn Academy for the Deaf (88 students). See the Minnesota State Academies district page for the complete list.