At a glance
Reported students
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
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
67th percentile
Compared with 324 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.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 53
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.9:1
What the reported data says about Minnesota State Academy for Blind
Minnesota State Academy for Blind is a public combined / 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 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th 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 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 computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Minnesota State Academies
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Minnesota State Academy for Deaf
Other · Grades PK–12
88 reported students
MSAD Online Academy
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Minnesota State Academy for Blind
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault Allina PHP High · Faribault Public School District | 06–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| MN Correctional Facility-Faribault High · Minnesota Department of Corrections | 09–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Minnesota State Academy for Deaf Other · Minnesota State Academies | PK–12 | 88 | 0.8 mi |
| Early Childhood Special Education Other · Faribault Public School District | PK–PK | 78 | 1.5 mi |
| Alexander Learning Academy Other · Cannon Valley Special Education Coo | KG–12 | 32 | 2.3 mi |
| Laura Baker SUN Program Other · Cannon Valley Special Education Coo | KG–12 | 18 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota State Academy for Blind
What grades does Minnesota State Academy for Blind serve?
Minnesota State Academy for Blind reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Minnesota State Academies.
How many students attend Minnesota State Academy for Blind?
Minnesota State Academy for Blind reported 46 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 53 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Minnesota State Academy for Blind?
The calculated ratio is 3.1:1, based on 46 students and 14.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 6.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Minnesota State Academy for Blind a public, charter, or magnet school?
Minnesota State Academy for Blind is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Minnesota State Academies attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Minnesota State Academy for Blind students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Minnesota State Academy for Blind in?
Minnesota State Academy for Blind is part of Minnesota State Academies, based in Faribault, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Minnesota State Academy for Blind?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Faribault Allina PHP (0.2 mi), MN Correctional Facility-Faribault (0.2 mi), Minnesota State Academy for Deaf (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.