Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gideon Pond Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gideon Pond Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gideon Pond Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gideon Pond Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
51%
12%
White
31%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gideon Pond Elementary School's ranking?
Gideon Pond Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Gideon Pond Elementary School often compared to?
Gideon Pond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward Neill Elementary School, Sky Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Gideon Pond Elementary School?
407 students attend Gideon Pond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gideon Pond Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gideon Pond Elementary School?
Gideon Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gideon Pond Elementary School offer ?
Gideon Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gideon Pond Elementary School part of?
Gideon Pond Elementary School is part of Burnsville Public School District.
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