Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shannon Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shannon Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Shannon Park Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shannon Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shannon Park Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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
#31 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
8%
12%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shannon Park Elementary School's ranking?
Shannon Park Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Shannon Park Elementary School?
538 students attend Shannon Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Shannon Park Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shannon Park Elementary School?
Shannon Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shannon Park Elementary School offer ?
Shannon Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shannon Park Elementary School part of?
Shannon Park Elementary School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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