Enrollment
569
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270729000293
William Byrne Elementary — Burnsville, MN
Federal NCES profile for William Byrne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Byrne Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William Byrne Elementary reports 569 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% above the Minnesota average and 13% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools spends $19,425 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.1% from local sources (property taxes), 54.8% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Byrne Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 6% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 80% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,425
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 569 Top 80% in Minnesota — larger than 20% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.3% +6% vs state
NCES ID 270729000293
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools, which includes William Byrne Elementary.
$19,425
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about William Byrne Elementary
How many students attend William Byrne Elementary?
William Byrne Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is a other school in BURNSVILLE, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Byrne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Byrne Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BURNSVILLE, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Byrne Elementary?
William Byrne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.