Enrollment
88
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270012902409
Mn Academy for the Deaf — Faribault, MN
Federal NCES profile for Mn Academy for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mn Academy for the Deaf 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 Deaf reports 88 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 77% 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 77% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the Minnesota average and 15% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 44 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 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 Deaf 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 | 3.6:1 | ▼ 77% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 39% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 28% | — | — |
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
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% 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
3.6:1
students per teacher
— 77% below state mean
Top 3% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 44 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 88 Top 28% in Minnesota — larger than 72% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 3.6:1 -77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.4% +39% vs state
NCES ID 270012902409
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 6.8%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 44:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.3%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
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
Early Childhood Special Education
Special-education school
78 students 3.5:1 students per teacher
Mn Academy for the Blind
Special-education school
46 students 3.3:1 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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How schools are funded
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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 Deaf
How many students attend Mn Academy for the Deaf?
Mn Academy for the Deaf has 88 students enrolled. It is a other school in FARIBAULT, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mn Academy for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Mn Academy for the Deaf is 3.6:1, which is 77% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 77% 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 Deaf?
59.4% of students at Mn Academy for the Deaf 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 Deaf?
The largest demographic group at Mn Academy for the Deaf is White at 52.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in FARIBAULT, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mn Academy for the Deaf?
Mn Academy for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.