Blue Heron Elementary

www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/blue-heron-

707 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Heron Elementary is a public school located in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, serving as part of the Centennial School District (ISD 12). The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future success while encouraging them to be active, curious members of the community.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Lino Lakes area, benefiting from a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide initiatives. Overall, Blue Heron Elementary is dedicated to maintaining a positive school culture where students are empowered to achieve their personal best in a safe and inclusive setting.

707

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Heron Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	514
Hispanic	32
Black	55
Asian	57
Two or More	47
American Indian	2

White
514 (72.7%)
Asian
57 (8.1%)
Black
55 (7.8%)
Two or More
47 (6.6%)
Hispanic
32 (4.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Centennial Public School District
Phone:	(763)792-6200
Website:	http://www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/blue-heron-
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	707
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 120