- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burnsville, MN
Gideon Pond Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gideon Pond Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270729000298
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gideon Pond Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gideon Pond Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gideon Pond Elementary ranks #7 of 11 schools in Burnsville, MN.
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270729000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Gideon Pond Elementary shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 270729000298 · Burnsville, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 14.4:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnsville High School (2,029 students)
Gideon Pond Elementary shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Gideon Pond Elementary 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 361
Gideon Pond Elementary
361 students
What this shows Gideon Pond Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gideon Pond Elementary compares
Gideon Pond Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.9%
White 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Gideon Pond Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Gideon Pond Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sky Oaks Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harriet Bishop Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gideon Pond Elementary'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 other 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gideon Pond Elementary
How many students attend Gideon Pond Elementary?
Gideon Pond Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burnsville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gideon Pond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gideon Pond Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Gideon Pond Elementary?
54.3% of students at Gideon Pond Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gideon Pond Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gideon Pond Elementary is African American at 42.9% of enrollment, in Burnsville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gideon Pond Elementary?
Gideon Pond Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gideon Pond Elementary rank among schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gideon Pond Elementary ranks #7 of 11 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 schools in Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Besides Gideon Pond Elementary, 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.