- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burnsville, MN
Bes Transition Program
Federal NCES profile for Bes Transition Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270729003513
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bes Transition Program earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 17
- public schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bes Transition Program has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bes Transition Program ranks #4 of 17 public schools in Burnsville, MN.
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270729003513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bes Transition Program grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (+16.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 270729003513 · Burnsville, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 10.5:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnsville High School (2,029 students)
Bes Transition Program grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (+16.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bes Transition Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burnsville Hig
Burnsville High School
2,029 students
- Burnsville Are
Burnsville Area Learning Center
1,350 students
- William Byrne 569
William Byrne Elementary
569 students
- Sky Oaks Eleme 524
Sky Oaks Elementary
524 students
- Harriet Bishop 511
Harriet Bishop Elementary
511 students
- This school 42
Bes Transition Program
42 students
What this shows Bes Transition Program reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bes Transition Program compares
Bes Transition Program is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 33% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,393
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 16.7%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Bes Transition Program is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools reports $17,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bes Transition Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Area Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| William Byrne Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky Oaks Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harriet Bishop Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bes Transition Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bes Transition Program
How many students attend Bes Transition Program?
Bes Transition Program has 42 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burnsville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bes Transition Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Bes Transition Program is 10.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bes Transition Program?
56.8% of students at Bes Transition Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bes Transition Program?
The largest demographic group at Bes Transition Program is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Burnsville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bes Transition Program?
Bes Transition Program has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bes Transition Program rank among public schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bes Transition Program ranks #4 of 17 public schools in Burnsville, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Besides Bes Transition Program, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools also operates Burnsville High School (2,029 students), Burnsville Area Learning Center (1,350 students), and William Byrne Elementary (569 students). See the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools district page for the complete list.