Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sky Oaks 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 25-29% (which is lower than 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sky Oaks Elementary serves the eastern part of Burnsville, MN, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sky Oaks Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sky Oaks 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 Sky Oaks Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1457 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Sky Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Sky Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1457 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sky Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Sky Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sky Oaks Elementary School?
524 students attend Sky Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sky Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sky Oaks Elementary School?
Sky Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sky Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Sky Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sky Oaks Elementary School part of?
Sky Oaks Elementary School is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools.
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