Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edward Neill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edward Neill Elementary serves the southwest part of Burnsville, MN, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward Neill Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edward Neill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward Neill Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1421 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
37%
12%
Black
21%
12%
White
27%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Neill Elementary School's ranking?
Edward Neill Elementary School is ranked #1421 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Edward Neill Elementary School often compared to?
Edward Neill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vista View Elementary School, Gideon Pond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Edward Neill Elementary School?
377 students attend Edward Neill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Edward Neill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward Neill Elementary School?
Edward Neill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edward Neill Elementary School offer ?
Edward Neill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward Neill Elementary School part of?
Edward Neill Elementary School is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools.
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