Serving 459 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sky Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sky Oaks Elementary School's student population of 459 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Sky Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sky Oaks Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1564 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
42%
12%
Black
30%
12%
White
16%
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
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Sky Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Sky Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1564 out of 1,860 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, Edward Neill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
459 students attend Sky Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sky Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sky Oaks Elementary School?
Sky Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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 School District.
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