Serving 352 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gideon Pond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gideon Pond Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Gideon Pond Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gideon Pond Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
45%
12%
White
34%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gideon Pond Elementary School's ranking?
Gideon Pond Elementary School is ranked #427 out of 1,860 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 Sky Oaks Elementary School, Edward Neill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Gideon Pond Elementary School?
352 students attend Gideon Pond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Gideon Pond Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gideon Pond Elementary School?
Gideon Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gideon Pond Elementary School offer ?
Gideon Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gideon Pond Elementary School part of?
Gideon Pond Elementary School is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools School District.
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