- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burnsville, MN
William Byrne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Byrne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270729000293
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Byrne 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.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Byrne Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Byrne Elementary ranks #5 of 11 schools in Burnsville, MN.
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270729000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
William Byrne Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 270729000293 · Burnsville, MN Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 15.8:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnsville High School (2,029 students)
William Byrne Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
William Byrne 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
- This school 569
William Byrne Elementary
569 students
- Sky Oaks Eleme 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 William Byrne Elementary reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Byrne Elementary compares
William Byrne 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 6% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, William Byrne 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 William Byrne 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 |
| Sky Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harriet Bishop Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Byrne 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
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Byrne Elementary
How many students attend William Byrne Elementary?
William Byrne Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burnsville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Byrne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Byrne Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Byrne Elementary?
45.3% of students at William Byrne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Byrne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Byrne Elementary is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Burnsville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Byrne Elementary?
William Byrne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 William Byrne Elementary rank among schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, William Byrne Elementary ranks #5 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 William Byrne Elementary, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools also operates Burnsville High School (2,029 students), Burnsville Area Learning Center (1,350 students), and Sky Oaks Elementary (524 students). See the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools district page for the complete list.