At a glance
Reported students
361
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
257
Gideon Pond Elementary: 361 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Gideon Pond Elementary
Gideon Pond Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Burnsville. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools. NCES reports 361 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (42.9%) and White (33%). English learners represent 19.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gideon Pond Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.77 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black42.9%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edward Neill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
377 reported students
Rahn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
383 reported students
Vista View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Hidden Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
472 reported students
Harriet Bishop Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
511 reported students
Sky Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
Public schools near Gideon Pond Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Oaks Elementary Elementary · Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–05 | 524 | 0.5 mi |
| ONE91 Virtual Academy Elementary Elementary · Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | KG–05 | 34 | 0.8 mi |
| Universal Academy South Elementary Elementary · Charter · Universal Academy Charter School | PK–06 | 103 | 1 mi |
| Echo Park Leadership Engineer/Tech Elementary · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | PK–05 | 732 | 1.3 mi |
| Gateway STEM Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Gateway STEM Academy | KG–08 | 121 | 1.4 mi |
| Vista View Elementary Elementary · Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–05 | 311 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gideon Pond Elementary
What grades does Gideon Pond Elementary serve?
Gideon Pond Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools.
How many students attend Gideon Pond Elementary?
Gideon Pond Elementary reported 361 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 383 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gideon Pond Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 361 students and 25.77 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gideon Pond Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gideon Pond Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gideon Pond Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gideon Pond Elementary in?
Gideon Pond Elementary is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools, based in Burnsville, MN, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gideon Pond Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sky Oaks Elementary (0.5 mi), ONE91 Virtual Academy Elementary (0.8 mi), Universal Academy South Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.