- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burnsville, MN
Vista View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vista View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270729000303
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista View Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista View Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Burnsville, MN.
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270729000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Vista View Elementary held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 270729000303 · Burnsville, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 11.5:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnsville High School (2,029 students)
Vista View Elementary held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Vista View 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 311
Vista View Elementary
311 students
What this shows Vista View Elementary reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista View Elementary compares
Vista View 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 26% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
African American 26.7%
White 19.6%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Vista View 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 Vista View 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harriet Bishop Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista View 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista View Elementary
How many students attend Vista View Elementary?
Vista View Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burnsville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista View Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Vista View Elementary?
66.8% of students at Vista View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vista View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.0% of enrollment, in Burnsville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista View Elementary?
Vista View 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 Vista View Elementary rank among schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista View Elementary ranks #4 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 Vista View 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.