Enrollment
472
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Savage, MN
Hidden Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270729002233
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Valley Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Savage · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Savage, MN.
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270729002233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hidden Valley Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hidden Valley Elementary
Hidden Valley Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Savage, Minnesota, enrolling 472 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 71.3% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 472 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools also operates Burnsville High School (2,029 students) and Burnsville Area Learning Center (1,350 students) alongside Hidden Valley Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hidden Valley Elementary compares
Hidden Valley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 35% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$17,149
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
White 18.6%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Hidden Valley Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools, which includes Hidden Valley Elementary.
$17,149
Per student
+12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Hidden Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Area Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| William Byrne Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harriet Bishop Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hidden Valley Elementary
How many students attend Hidden Valley Elementary?
Hidden Valley Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Savage, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Hidden Valley Elementary?
71.3% of students at Hidden Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Valley Elementary is African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Savage, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Valley Elementary?
Hidden Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hidden Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Savage?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Elementary ranks #4 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.
Is Hidden Valley Elementary a good school?
Hidden Valley Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Besides Hidden Valley 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.
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