Enrollment
46
Combined
DISTRICT 67 · STATE 50
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES·NCES 270012903056
Minnesota State Academy for Blind
400 6TH AVE SE, FARIBAULT, MN 55021 · (507) 412-5200 · Rice County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED32-TOWNTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL46 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
3.1:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 3.3:1 · STATE 6.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
35 students
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 9 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 11 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 12 | 18 | 39% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Minnesota State Academy for Blind ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 46 | #29 of 137 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
46
-1 (-2%) vs 2020
-15% since 2000-01, when it was 54
Student : Teacher
3.1:1
was 3.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 46 | 14.7 | 3.1:1 | 76% (35) |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 13.7 | 2.9:1 | 65% (26) |
| 2022-23 | 43 | 13.7 | 3.1:1 | 72% (31) |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 13 | 3.6:1 | 53% (25) |
| 2017-18 | 60 | 14 | 4.3:1 | 68% (41) |
| 2015-16 | 47 | 14 | 3.4:1 | 77% (36) |
| 2010-11 | 48 | 10 | 4.8:1 | 63% (30) |
| 2000-01 | 54 | 16 | 3.4:1 | 78% (42) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Minnesota State Academy for Blind.
About Minnesota State Academy for Blind
In FARIBAULT, Minnesota, part of Rice County, Minnesota State Academy for Blind is a combined-grade school. It serves 46 students in pre-K through 12.
MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES enrolls 134 students, and its 2 schools include Minnesota State Academy for Blind.
At Minnesota State Academy for Blind, White students make up 80% of the student body. The school is also 11% Black, 7% Hispanic, and 2% Asian. That is close to the 80% White share among all Rice County residents.
The teaching staff at Minnesota State Academy for Blind is 14.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 3.1:1. That ratio is under the 6.4:1 average for combined schools in Minnesota. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 76%. That rate is above the 46% average among public schools in Rice County.
Among Rice County residents, median household income is about $83,181, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 40 public schools in Rice County, with a combined enrollment of about 8,301.
The closest public school, Discovery Public School - Faribault, is about 0.5 miles from Minnesota State Academy for Blind. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Minnesota State Academy for Blind's location as Town: Distant.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 46, starting from 47.
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Rice County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,917
Census ACS
Median income
$83,181
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
40
8,301 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES
- Minnesota State Academy for DeafCombined · 88 students
- MSAD Online AcademyHigh
Other schools in FARIBAULT
- FARIBAULT SENIOR HIGHHigh · 956 students
- FARIBAULT MIDDLEMiddle · 594 students
- ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARYElementary · 473 students
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARYElementary · 391 students
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYElementary · 389 students
- CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOLElementary · 224 students
Nearby schools
- Discovery Public School - Faribault0.5 mi · 45
- Minnesota State Academy for Deaf0.8 mi · 88
- ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY1.0 mi · 473
- Surad Academy1.2 mi · 77
- FARIBAULT SENIOR HIGH1.3 mi · 956
- McKinley PreK1.3 mi · 36
Frequently asked questions
About Minnesota State Academy for BlindHow many students attend Minnesota State Academy for Blind?
Minnesota State Academy for Blind enrolls approximately 46 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Minnesota State Academy for Blind serve?
Minnesota State Academy for Blind serves grades PK-12.
How many teachers does Minnesota State Academy for Blind have?
Minnesota State Academy for Blind employs 15 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Minnesota State Academy for Blind?
At Minnesota State Academy for Blind, the student body is approximately 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 11% Black, 2% Asian.
Is Minnesota State Academy for Blind public or private?
Minnesota State Academy for Blind is a public K-12 school, overseen by MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.