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Laura Baker Sun Program
School · Cannon Valley Special Education Coo
200 WESTERN AVE NW SUITE A, Faribault, MN 55021
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
1.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
1.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Laura Baker Sun Program
Laura Baker Sun Program is a public school in Faribault, MN, part of the Cannon Valley Special Education Coo. The school serves approximately 14 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 1.8:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $70,296, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 14 students, Laura Baker Sun Program is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 1.8:1, Laura Baker Sun Program offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.8:1
- Address
- 200 WESTERN AVE NW SUITE A, Faribault, MN 55021
- Phone
- (507) 209-2030
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 2 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Funding & Resources
Location
200 WESTERN AVE NW SUITE A, Faribault, MN 55021
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Laura Baker Sun Program may also want to explore other schools in the area. MN ACADEMY FOR THE DEAF (rated 7.7/10, 2.3 miles away). Another option is MN ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND (rated 7.3/10, 2.3 miles away). Additionally, Alexander Learning Academy (rated 7.1/10). For more schools in Faribault, see our Faribault schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Learning Academy Faribault | 0.0 mi | 7.1 |
| CVSEC STEP Faribault | 0.0 mi | 7.0 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY Faribault | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| FARIBAULT SENIOR HIGH Faribault | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Faribault | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| FARIBAULT LUTHERAN SCHOOL Faribault | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Faribault | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| BETHLEHEM ACADEMY Faribault | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION Faribault | 2.0 mi | — |
| Falcons Online Academy-Middle Faribault | 2.0 mi | — |
| Falcons Online Academy-HS Faribault | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| FARIBAULT MIDDLE Faribault | 2.0 mi | 5.1 |
| CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL Faribault | 2.4 mi | 4.0 |
| FARIBAULT AREA LEARNING CENTER Faribault | 2.6 mi | 7.4 |
| MN ACADEMY FOR THE DEAF Faribault | 2.3 mi | 7.7 |
| MN ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND Faribault | 2.3 mi | 7.3 |
| SHATTUCK-ST. MARYS SCHOOL Faribault | 2.4 mi | 9.5 |
| Discovery Public School - Faribault Faribault | 2.5 mi | 5.8 |
| ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY Faribault | 2.6 mi | 5.7 |
| MEDFORD ELEMENTARY Medford | 9.0 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55021 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,296
Median Home Value
$267,600
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
Population
30,860
College Educated
20.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Avg Commute
21.5 min
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Median Age
40.4
Community Profile
The community surrounding Laura Baker Sun Program has a median household income of $70,296. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $267,600, with a median rent of $1,044/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.3%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laura Baker Sun Program
What grades does Laura Baker Sun Program serve?
Laura Baker Sun Program serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Laura Baker Sun Program?
Laura Baker Sun Program has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Baker Sun Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura Baker Sun Program is 1.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Laura Baker Sun Program?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Laura Baker Sun Program has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Laura Baker Sun Program a charter school?
No, Laura Baker Sun Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laura Baker Sun Program a Title I school?
No, Laura Baker Sun Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laura Baker Sun Program?
64.3% of students at Laura Baker Sun Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,441/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Faribault). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 64.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rice County
- Phone
- (507) 209-2030
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Cannon Valley Special Education Coo- District Enrollment
- 79
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $78,800
Other Schools in This District
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