Bayview Elementary School

24 S Walnut St
Waconia, MN 55387
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bayview 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 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bayview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Bayview Elementary School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
584 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Bayview Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayview Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
#81 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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74%
45%
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69%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
87%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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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 Bayview Elementary School's ranking?
Bayview Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bayview Elementary School often compared to?
Bayview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southview Elementary School, Laketown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Bayview Elementary School?
584 students attend Bayview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bayview Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayview Elementary School?
Bayview Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bayview Elementary School offer ?
Bayview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bayview Elementary School part of?
Bayview Elementary School is part of Waconia Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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