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#269 of 319 private schools in MN

Good Shepherd Lutheran School

Elementary School · Burnsville, MN

A private elementary school in Burnsville, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

151 E CO RD, #42, Burnsville, MN 55306

  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,118
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment136
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MN

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

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The neighborhood

Where Good Shepherd Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,101/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burnsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$98,012

Median home value

$366,300

Median rent

$1,610/mo

College educated

42.7%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White90.4%
Black3.7%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian2.2%
Pacific Islander0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Step Academy Kg-5th - BurnsvilleCharter · enrollment unverified4.1K–50.7 mi240Compare →
Echo Park Leadership Engineer/techEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–50.8 mi765Compare →
Sky Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–51.5 mi459Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Good Shepherd Lutheran School is listed in Burnsville, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Good Shepherd Lutheran School

Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Burnsville, MN, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Good Shepherd Lutheran School

What grades does Good Shepherd Lutheran School serve?

Good Shepherd Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Good Shepherd Lutheran School?

Good Shepherd Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Good Shepherd Lutheran School rank in MN?

Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks #269 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Good Shepherd Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Good Shepherd Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Good Shepherd Lutheran School a religious school?

Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
136
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dakota County
Area population (ZIP 55306)
16,191
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55306; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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