- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burnsville, MN
Sky Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sky Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270729000302
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sky Oaks Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sky Oaks Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Oaks Elementary ranks #9 of 11 schools in Burnsville, MN.
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270729000302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sky Oaks Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 270729000302 · Burnsville, MN Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 16.9:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnsville High School (2,029 students)
Sky Oaks Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sky Oaks 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
- This school 524
Sky Oaks Elementary
524 students
- Harriet Bishop 511
Harriet Bishop Elementary
511 students
- Hidden Valley 472
Hidden Valley Elementary
472 students
What this shows Sky Oaks Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sky Oaks Elementary compares
Sky Oaks Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 65% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
African American 28.8%
White 13.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Sky Oaks 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 Sky Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Area Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| William Byrne Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harriet Bishop Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sky Oaks 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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sky Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Sky Oaks Elementary?
Sky Oaks Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burnsville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sky Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sky Oaks Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sky Oaks Elementary?
70.7% of students at Sky Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sky Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sky Oaks Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Burnsville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sky Oaks Elementary?
Sky Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Sky Oaks Elementary rank among schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Oaks Elementary ranks #9 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 Sky Oaks 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.