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
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Balaton Public School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Balaton Public School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Balaton Public School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 1994-95 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Balaton Public School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Balaton Public School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Balaton Public School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Balaton Public School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Balaton Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays 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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