Laura Baker SUN Program

(507)209-2030

www.cannonvalleyspecialed.org/

18 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Laura Baker SUN Program (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods), located at 140 Division Street South in Northfield, Minnesota, is a specialized educational initiative operating under the umbrella of the Laura Baker Services Association. The program is designed to provide comprehensive support and enrichment for individuals with developmental disabilities. By focusing on individualized instruction and community integration, the SUN Program creates a structured environment that fosters personal growth, social skill development, and academic or vocational progress tailored to the specific needs of each student.

Central to the program’s philosophy is the commitment to empowering participants to reach their highest potential in a supportive, inclusive setting. Beyond traditional educational goals, the program emphasizes life-long learning and the building of meaningful community connections. By leveraging the resources of Northfield’s educational and local networks, the Laura Baker SUN Program helps its participants navigate daily challenges and transitions, ensuring they remain engaged, valued members of the broader community.

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

1.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laura Baker SUN Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Two or More	2

White
11 (61.1%)
Black
3 (16.7%)
Hispanic
2 (11.1%)
Two or More
2 (11.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cannon Valley Special Education Coo
Phone:	(507)209-2030
Website:	http://www.cannonvalleyspecialed.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 3

Grade 7 5

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 4