Total enrollment
1,064
+4 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Blue Earth Area School District
Minnesota · 1,064 students · 1 city
Blue Earth Area School District reports 4 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,064 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size of 266.
4-year change in Blue Earth Area School District
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Blue Earth Area School District ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Minnesota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.7% | #121 of 163 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,064 | #150 of 269 | #6,726 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #100 of 269 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #153 of 267 | #5,751 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 51.4% | #57 of 269 | #3,954 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.5% | #76 of 152 | #4,048 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Blue Earth Area School District
Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,122 to 1,056 students (down 6%) and from 75 to 69 full-time teachers (down 8%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth Area Elementary | Blue Earth | Elementary | PK-05 | 515 |
| Blue Earth Area Secondary | Blue Earth | High | 08-12 | 378 |
| BLUE EARTH AREA MIDDLE | Blue Earth | Middle | 06-07 | 163 |
| Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe | Blue Earth | Elementary | PK-PK | 8 |
About Blue Earth Area School District
Blue Earth Area School District is a low-population public-school district in Minnesota. The district operates 4 schools and enrolls approximately 1,064 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Blue Earth Area School District is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in Blue Earth Area School District is about 266, noticeably below the Minnesota average of roughly 357.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,064 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,060 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Blue Earth Area School District discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.