Blue Earth Area Elementary

Blue Earth Area School District
315 E 6TH ST
BLUE EARTH, MN 56013
491 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Blue Earth Area Elementary is a public school located in Blue Earth, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 6. As part of the Blue Earth Area School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and comprehensive educational foundation for children in the local community. The curriculum focuses on core academic subjects—such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies—while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its students.

The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, reflecting the values of its small-town setting. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Blue Earth Area Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities, specialized support services, and programs designed to foster inclusivity and academic growth. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
491
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    383 (78.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (18.5 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Blue Earth Area School District
Phone: (507)526-3090
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 242
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 82
Grade 1 88
Grade 2 83
Grade 3 78
Grade 4 83
Grade 5 71
Gender Ratio