School overview
At a glance
Reported students
46
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
14.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
46
Minnesota State Academy for Blind: 46 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
3.1:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Minnesota State Academy for Blind
Minnesota State Academy for Blind is a public other school serving grades PK–12 in FARIBAULT. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Minnesota State Academies. NCES reports 46 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 27 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.1:1, below the Minnesota median of 6.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.4%) and Black (10.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Minnesota State Academy for Blind
- 1How do the reported 3.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.4%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black10.9%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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88 reported students
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High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students