Enrollment
377
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270729000296
Edward Neill Elementary — Burnsville, MN
Federal NCES profile for Edward Neill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward Neill Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Edward Neill Elementary reports 377 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% above the Minnesota average and 19% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools spends $19,425 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.1% from local sources (property taxes), 54.8% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edward Neill Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 43% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,425
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 377 Top 61% in Minnesota — larger than 39% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.4% +43% vs state
NCES ID 270729000296
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
White 26.8%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.7%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools, which includes Edward Neill Elementary.
$19,425
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 54.8%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Edward Neill Elementary
How many students attend Edward Neill Elementary?
Edward Neill Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is a other school in BURNSVILLE, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Neill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Neill Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward Neill Elementary?
61.4% of students at Edward Neill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Neill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edward Neill Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in BURNSVILLE, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Neill Elementary?
Edward Neill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.