Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blue Heron Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Heron Elementary serves the northwest part of Circle Pines, MN, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Heron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Blue Heron Elementary School's student population of 707 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Heron Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Heron Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#231 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Heron Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Heron Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Blue Heron Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Heron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rice Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Blue Heron Elementary School?
707 students attend Blue Heron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Blue Heron Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Heron Elementary School?
Blue Heron Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Heron Elementary School offer ?
Blue Heron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Heron Elementary School part of?
Blue Heron Elementary School is part of Centennial Public School District.
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