- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shakopee, MN
Sun Path Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sun Path Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273300001437
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Path Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Shakopee · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Path Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Path Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Shakopee, MN.
School address
District: Shakopee Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273300001437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Sun Path Elementary shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 273300001437 · Shakopee, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 12.7:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Shakopee High School (2,823 students)
Sun Path Elementary shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sun Path Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shakopee High
Shakopee High School
2,823 students
- Shakopee West 899
Shakopee West Middle School
899 students
- Shakopee East 828
Shakopee East Middle School
828 students
- Jackson Elemen 683
Jackson Elementary
683 students
- Eagle Creek El 625
Eagle Creek Elementary School
625 students
- This school 521
Sun Path Elementary
521 students
What this shows Sun Path Elementary reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Path Elementary compares
Sun Path 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$13,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Sun Path Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shakopee Public School District reports $13,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sun Path Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shakopee West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shakopee East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Path Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Path Elementary
How many students attend Sun Path Elementary?
Sun Path Elementary has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shakopee, MN. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Path Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Path Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 Sun Path Elementary?
41.6% of students at Sun Path Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Path Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sun Path Elementary is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Shakopee, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Path Elementary?
Sun Path Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Sun Path Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shakopee?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Path Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Shakopee, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shakopee on the city page.
What other schools are in Shakopee Public School District?
Besides Sun Path Elementary, Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students), Shakopee West Middle School (899 students), and Shakopee East Middle School (828 students). See the Shakopee Public School District district page for the complete list.