BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY

www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/blue-heron-

761 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Heron Elementary is a public school located in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, serving as part of the Centennial School District (ISD 12). The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future success while encouraging them to be active, curious members of the community.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Lino Lakes area, benefiting from a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide initiatives. Overall, Blue Heron Elementary is dedicated to maintaining a positive school culture where students are empowered to achieve their personal best in a safe and inclusive setting.

761

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	32
Black	56
Asian	61
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	1

White
550 (72.3 %)
Asian
61 (8.0 %)
Two or More
61 (8.0 %)
Black
56 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
32 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)792-6200
Website:	http://www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/blue-heron-
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 138