Serving 508 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 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Shannon Park Elementary serves the west part of Rosemount, MN, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 2.6 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shannon Park Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A Community School with a Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
Shannon Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shannon Park Elementary School is 0.49, which is less 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
#34 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 #34 out of 1,773 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
508 students attend Shannon Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Shannon Park Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
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 13:1.
What grades does Shannon Park Elementary School offer ?
Shannon Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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