Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Byrne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Byrne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William Byrne Elementary School's student population of 569 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
School Rankings
William Byrne 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 William Byrne Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#898 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
42%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 William Byrne Elementary School's ranking?
William Byrne Elementary School is ranked #898 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are William Byrne Elementary School often compared to?
William Byrne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rahn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend William Byrne Elementary School?
569 students attend William Byrne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of William Byrne Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Byrne Elementary School?
William Byrne Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Byrne Elementary School offer ?
William Byrne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Byrne Elementary School part of?
William Byrne Elementary School is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools School District.
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