Sky Oaks Elementary

Summary:

Sky Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Burnsville, Minnesota, serving 458 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, which is ranked 335 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sky Oaks Elementary faces significant challenges, including a high-needs student population, low academic performance, and large achievement gaps between racial groups. The school has a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools like Westview Elementary, which has a student population that is 53.63% White. Sky Oaks consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Minnesota elementary schools, with performance on state assessments that is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects.

When compared to other schools in the region, Sky Oaks underperforms academically. For example, Westview Elementary, which is just 2.52 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in math, reading, and science across all grades. The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District also offers a virtual elementary school, ONE91 Virtual Academy, which has a student population similar in racial makeup to Sky Oaks but slightly better academic performance, suggesting that virtual learning may be a better fit for some students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 E 134th St
       Burnsville, MN  55337-4009


(952) 707-3700

District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
774th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,241 Help


Students who attend Sky Oaks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Joseph Nicollet Middle School
High:    Burnsville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.0%
African American:
34.1%
White:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.1% Help


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Compare Details Sky Oaks Elementary ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sky Oaks Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40%), African American (34.1%), White (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sky Oaks Elementary is 14.7, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sky Oaks Elementary is $17,241, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sky Oaks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sky Oaks Elementary 774th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Sky Oaks Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools 335th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sky Oaks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sky Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.48 333rd 674 50.6%
2004 65.00 236th 676 65.1%
2005 64.65 238th 685 65.3%
2006 57.95 370th 756 51.1%
2007 57.00 381st 777 51.0%
2008 56.23 411th 781 47.4%
2009 54.31 228th 434 47.5%
2010 52.00 499th 803 37.9%
2011 27.59 678th 814 16.7%
2012 17.75 736th 820 10.2%
2013 22.62 701st 824 14.9%
2014 15.17 734th 826 11.1%
2015 12.86 749th 840 10.8%
2016 10.75 771st 848 9.1%
2017 11.41 763rd 853 10.6%
2018 11.62 760th 847 10.3%
2019 6.38 804th 870 7.6%
2021 9.67 769th 869 11.5%
2022 13.20 742nd 858 13.5%
2023 11.00 754th 845 10.8%
2024 12.74 774th 881 12.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sky Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.26 222nd 242 8.3%
2019 25.52 215th 239 10.0%
2021 42.18 91st 175 48.0%
2022 37.88 159th 256 37.9%
2023 20.25 257th 276 6.9%
2024 26.97 248th 303 18.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sky Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.52 418th 463 9.7%
2019 5.98 507th 515 1.6%
2022 29.28 399th 500 20.2%
2023 3.90 524th 524 0.0%
2024 7.64 559th 572 2.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sky Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.86 606th 728 16.8%
2019 13.60 681st 740 8.0%
2021 14.17 624th 683 8.6%
2022 24.04 541st 663 18.4%
2023 14.53 693rd 774 10.5%
2024 18.11 686th 793 13.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Sky Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.20 691st 774 10.7%
2019 9.34 724th 787 8.0%
2021 11.16 697th 783 11.0%
2022 14.01 692nd 799 13.4%
2023 13.07 686th 787 12.8%
2024 12.34 712th 809 12.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sky Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.29 704th 779 9.6%
2019 4.96 761st 798 4.6%
2021 8.89 712th 784 9.2%
2022 13.18 711th 808 12.0%
2023 8.70 734th 799 8.1%
2024 13.50 728th 826 11.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Sky Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.16 135th 266 49.2%
2019 27.85 217th 283 23.3%
2021 40.41 138th 227 39.2%
2022 42.20 159th 282 43.6%
2023 55.14 109th 279 60.9%
2024 47.92 152nd 310 51.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sky Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.39 195th 220 11.4%
2019 14.09 210th 219 4.1%
2021 18.37 140th 153 8.5%
2022 27.42 165th 209 21.1%
2023 22.58 180th 214 15.9%
2024 27.93 190th 249 23.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sky Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.17 705th 712 1.0%
2019 5.29 712th 722 1.4%
2022 64.19 237th 725 67.3%
2024 6.41 722nd 730 1.1%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Open Quote I had the opportunity to work with the teachers and families at Sky Oaks Elementary school. And I found out that teachers go above and beyond to educate their students. My perception has changed about this school because I see the effort, the dedication, and support teachers provide to their students. What the school needs are more parent involvement and more resources.

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Enrollment information for Sky Oaks Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 589 26 31 8 1 n/a n/a 0 655
1989 654 18 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1990 633 34 17 6 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1991 643 37 23 4 2 n/a n/a 0 709
1992 648 33 19 4 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1993 663 37 29 5 3 n/a n/a 0 737
1994 677 32 37 14 3 n/a n/a 0 763
1995 674 48 38 9 7 n/a n/a 0 776
1996 674 48 38 9 7 n/a n/a 0 776
1997 579 49 29 7 4 n/a n/a 0 668
1998 584 65 25 9 5 n/a n/a 0 688
1999 554 50 27 11 6 n/a n/a 0 648
2000 510 61 27 22 2 n/a n/a 0 622
2001 502 70 31 25 3 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 430 111 23 20 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 430 111 23 20 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 406 116 25 35 7 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 410 116 30 36 3 n/a n/a 0 595
2006 369 114 47 64 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2007 321 138 47 87 5 n/a n/a 0 598
2008 295 149 52 86 7 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 283 147 43 111 16 n/a n/a 0 600
2010 242 151 34 122 12 n/a n/a 0 561
2011 213 157 29 161 3 1 40 0 604
2012 187 162 29 201 3 2 41 0 625
2013 165 187 15 216 3 1 48 0 635
2014 147 176 18 231 1 1 47 0 621
2015 144 177 21 217 1 1 44 0 605
2016 119 179 30 195 3 1 52 0 579
2017 96 169 33 183 1 0 33 0 515
2018 82 172 27 171 1 0 43 0 496
2019 80 153 30 139 2 0 26 0 430
2020 78 165 32 152 2 0 31 0 460
2021 70 177 28 138 8 0 37 0 458
2022 67 163 18 153 4 0 32 0 437
2023 66 156 18 183 0 0 35 0 458

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sky Oaks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 36.3 18.0 7
1989 697 43.0 16.2 6.2
1990 691 41.4 16.6 4.5
1991 709 41.6 17.0 6.5
1992 705 38.5 18.3 6.4
1993 737 42.1 17.5 6.2
1994 763 47.2 16.2 8.8
1995 776 48.9 15.9 10.8
1996 776 48.9 15.9 10.8
1997 668 40.6 16.5 8.5
1998 688 n/a 0.0 9.2
1999 648 46.9 13.8 10
2000 622 40.0 15.6 15.6
2001 631 38.7 16.3 16
2002 585 34.5 17.0 27
2003 585 34.5 17.0 27
2004 589 39.2 15.0 30.4
2005 595 39.8 14.9 31.6
2006 595 35.8 16.6 37.8
2007 598 37.5 15.9 41.6
2008 589 36.3 16.2 46.3
2009 600 42.8 14.0 48.7
2010 561 42.4 13.2 56.5
2011 604 43.2 13.9 61.6
2012 625 47.0 13.2 69.1
2013 635 50.6 12.5 76.7
2014 621 52.8 11.7 77.6
2015 605 55.0 11.0 74
2016 579 49.0 11.8 75.8
2017 515 37.2 13.8 72.8
2018 496 39.0 12.7 76.4
2019 430 34.9 12.3 75.1
2020 460 28.5 16.0 71.1
2021 458 32.9 13.9 65.7
2022 437 34.6 12.6 63.6
2023 458 31.0 14.7 84.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sky Oaks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 36.3 18.0 7
1989 697 43.0 16.2 6.2
1990 691 41.4 16.6 4.5
1991 709 41.6 17.0 6.5
1992 705 38.5 18.3 6.4
1993 737 42.1 17.5 6.2
1994 763 47.2 16.2 8.8
1995 776 48.9 15.9 10.8
1996 776 48.9 15.9 10.8
1997 668 40.6 16.5 8.5
1998 688 n/a 0.0 9.2
1999 648 46.9 13.8 10
2000 622 40.0 15.6 15.6
2001 631 38.7 16.3 16
2002 585 34.5 17.0 27
2003 585 34.5 17.0 27
2004 589 39.2 15.0 30.4
2005 595 39.8 14.9 31.6
2006 595 35.8 16.6 37.8
2007 598 37.5 15.9 41.6
2008 589 36.3 16.2 46.3
2009 600 42.8 14.0 48.7
2010 561 42.4 13.2 56.5
2011 604 43.2 13.9 61.6
2012 625 47.0 13.2 69.1
2013 635 50.6 12.5 76.7
2014 621 52.8 11.7 77.6
2015 605 55.0 11.0 74
2016 579 49.0 11.8 75.8
2017 515 37.2 13.8 72.8
2018 496 39.0 12.7 76.4
2019 430 34.9 12.3 75.1
2020 460 28.5 16.0 71.1
2021 458 32.9 13.9 65.7
2022 437 34.6 12.6 63.6
2023 458 31.0 14.7 84.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sky Oaks Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,241

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sky Oaks Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 804th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 754th of 845 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sky Oaks Elementary)31.231.9
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools)55.545.8
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sky Oaks Elementary)24.622.5
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools)44.237.8
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Sky Oaks Elementary)40.324.2
 16.1%
   4th Grade Math (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools)58.239.6
 18.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Sky Oaks Elementary)22.617.5
 5.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools)43.833.5
 10.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sky Oaks Elementary)11.620.4
 8.8%
   5th Grade Math (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools)40.332.2
 8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Sky Oaks Elementary)16.230.6
 14.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools)51.448.6
 2.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Sky Oaks Elementary)2516.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools)42.135.3
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430458
 6.5%
African American153156
 2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian3018
 40%
Hispanic139183
 31.7%
Pacific Islander00
White8066
 17.5%
Two or More Races2635
 34.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.1%84.1%
 8.9%


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Students at Sky Oaks Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 34% African American, 14% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Sky Oaks Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students who attend Sky Oaks Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joseph Nicollet Middle School
High : Burnsville High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Sky Oaks Elementary.


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