Serving 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sun Path Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Sun Path Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
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Sun Path Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Sun Path Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun Path 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
20%
12%
White
45%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Sun Path Elementary School is ranked #425 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sun Path Elementary School often compared to?
Sun Path Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Oak Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sun Path Elementary School?
548 students attend Sun Path Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sun Path Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Path Elementary School?
Sun Path Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sun Path Elementary School offer ?
Sun Path Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sun Path Elementary School part of?
Sun Path Elementary School is part of Shakopee Public School District.
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