William Byrne Elementary School

11608 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Byrne Elementary School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

William Byrne Elementary School's student population of 559 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
559 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

William Byrne Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Byrne Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#885 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
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49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William Byrne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Byrne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William Byrne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
11%
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Black
28%
12%
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White
42%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of William Byrne Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Byrne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Byrne Elementary School's ranking?
William Byrne Elementary School is ranked #885 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
559 students attend William Byrne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of William Byrne Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Byrne Elementary School offer ?
William Byrne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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