At a glance
Reported students
171
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
192.5
STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville: 171 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Burnsville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to STEP Academy. NCES reports 171 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 (99.4%) and multiracial (0.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.3 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black99.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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.
Other schools in STEP Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
STEP Academy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
214 reported students
STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville
Middle · Grades 06–10
96 reported students
STEP Academy Charter School
High · Grades 06–12
366 reported students
Public schools near STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary Elementary · Charter · Seven Hills Preparatory Academy | KG–05 | 480 | 1.4 mi |
| Echo Park Leadership Engineer/Tech Elementary · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | PK–05 | 732 | 1.5 mi |
| Sky Oaks Elementary Elementary · Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–05 | 524 | 1.7 mi |
| Edward Neill Elementary Elementary · Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–05 | 377 | 1.8 mi |
| Vista View Elementary Elementary · Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–05 | 311 | 1.9 mi |
| Universal Academy South Elementary Elementary · Charter · Universal Academy Charter School | PK–06 | 103 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
What grades does STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville serve?
STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in STEP Academy.
How many students attend STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville reported 171 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 171 students and 13.3 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 STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville a public, charter, or magnet school?
STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.8% 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 STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville in?
STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is part of STEP Academy, based in Saint Paul, MN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary (1.4 mi), Echo Park Leadership Engineer/Tech (1.5 mi), Sky Oaks Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.