- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Savage, MN
Harriet Bishop Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harriet Bishop Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270729002641
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harriet Bishop Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Savage · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harriet Bishop Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harriet Bishop Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Savage, MN.
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270729002641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Harriet Bishop Elementary shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 270729002641 · Savage, MN Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 13.8:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnsville High School (2,029 students)
Harriet Bishop Elementary shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Harriet Bishop 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
- This school 511
Harriet Bishop Elementary
511 students
- Hidden Valley 472
Hidden Valley Elementary
472 students
What this shows Harriet Bishop Elementary reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harriet Bishop Elementary compares
Harriet Bishop 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 44% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
White 28.8%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Harriet Bishop 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 Harriet Bishop 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harriet Bishop 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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harriet Bishop Elementary
How many students attend Harriet Bishop Elementary?
Harriet Bishop Elementary has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Savage, MN. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriet Bishop Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harriet Bishop Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 Harriet Bishop Elementary?
52.7% of students at Harriet Bishop Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harriet Bishop Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harriet Bishop Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment, in Savage, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harriet Bishop Elementary?
Harriet Bishop Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Harriet Bishop Elementary rank among public schools in Savage?
By Resource Investment Index, Harriet Bishop Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Savage, 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 Savage on the city page.
What other schools are in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Besides Harriet Bishop 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.