Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Earth Area Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Blue Earth Area Elementary covers the entire school district in Blue Earth, MN, encompassing approximately 391.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 16.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Earth Area Elementary School's student population of 515 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire, Succeed, Excel
School Rankings
Blue Earth Area Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Earth Area Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1304 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
73%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Earth Area Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Earth Area Elementary School is ranked #1304 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Blue Earth Area Elementary School?
515 students attend Blue Earth Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Blue Earth Area Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Earth Area Elementary School?
Blue Earth Area Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Earth Area Elementary School offer ?
Blue Earth Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Earth Area Elementary School part of?
Blue Earth Area Elementary School is part of Blue Earth Area School District.
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