Balaton Public School (Closed 2010)

330 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Balaton Public School serves 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
59 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
n/a
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Balaton Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Balaton Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Balaton Public School?
59 students attend Balaton Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Balaton Public School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Balaton Public School?
Balaton Public School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Balaton Public School offer ?
Balaton Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Balaton Public School part of?
Balaton Public School is part of Balaton Public School District.

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