Blue Earth Area School District

District Overview
Situated at 315 E 6th Street in Blue Earth, Minnesota, the Blue Earth Area School District is a traditional, fully operational public school system serving a wide geographical footprint in a rural remote setting. Operating as a regular public district, it manages four operational schools that offer a continuous educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. This comprehensive scope ensures local families benefit from a cohesive academic journey, seamlessly guiding students through early childhood development, foundational elementary studies, and rigorous secondary preparation designed to launch graduates into college and career pathways.

Serving a total enrollment of 1,064 students, the district fosters an inclusive learning environment rooted in strong community connections. The district's commitment to academic quality and student well-being is backed by a robust staffing model comprising approximately 324 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes roughly 144 full-time equivalent teachers, 38 instructional aides, and more than 142 support personnel. This substantial staffing context provides an excellent educator-to-student presence, allowing for individualized instruction, strong classroom assistance, and comprehensive support services tailored to the unique needs of a close-knit rural community.
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Total Schools
1,064
Total Students
144.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Earth Area School District
Demographic Student Count
White794
Hispanic232
Black7
Asian3
Two or More27
American Indian1
  • White
    794 (74.6%)
  • Hispanic
    232 (21.8%)
  • Two or More
    27 (2.5%)
  • Black
    7 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Blue Earth Area School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,064*
Teachers (FTE):144.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4
Schools in Blue Earth Area School District
Found 4 Schools