Minnesota State Academy for Deaf in Faribault, MN

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

24.95

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

3.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Minnesota other enrollment

81st percentile

Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

Minnesota State Academy for Deaf: 88 reported students.

State peer staffing position

20th percentile

3.5:1 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: 86
Teachers (FTE): 21
Student–teacher ratio: 4.1:1

What the reported data says about Minnesota State Academy for Deaf

Minnesota State Academy for Deaf 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 88 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.5:1, 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 (52.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Minnesota State Academy for Deaf

1How do the reported 3.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.95 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 100%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 80.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 4
Psychologists (FTE): 2
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

White52.3%
Hispanic21.6%
Black11.4%
Asian6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8%

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

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Minnesota State Academy for Blind

Other · Grades PK–12

46 reported students

MSAD Online Academy

High · Grades 07–12

0 reported students

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Public schools near Minnesota State Academy for Deaf

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
MSAD Online Academy High · Minnesota State Academies	07–12	0	under 0.1 mi
Roosevelt Early Learning Center Elementary · Faribault Public School District	PK–KG	473	0.4 mi
Minnesota State Academy for Blind Other · Minnesota State Academies	PK–12	46	0.8 mi
Early Childhood Special Education Other · Faribault Public School District	PK–PK	78	2.1 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

Compare all 22 public schools in Faribault, MN →

Frequently asked questions about Minnesota State Academy for Deaf

What grades does Minnesota State Academy for Deaf serve?

Minnesota State Academy for Deaf 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 Deaf?

Minnesota State Academy for Deaf reported 88 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 86 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Minnesota State Academy for Deaf?

The calculated ratio is 3.5:1, based on 88 students and 24.95 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 Deaf a public, charter, or magnet school?

Minnesota State Academy for Deaf 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 Deaf students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

80.7% 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 Deaf in?

Minnesota State Academy for Deaf 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 Deaf?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MSAD Online Academy (under 0.1 mi), Roosevelt Early Learning Center (0.4 mi), Minnesota State Academy for Blind (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.