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#667 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 33% in state
Sun Path Elementary
Elementary School · Shakopee Public School District · Shakopee, MN
A Shakopee Public School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2250 17TH AVE E, Shakopee, MN 55379
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sun Path Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sun Path Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,275/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shakopee), 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
$109,824
Median home value
$366,300
Median rent
$1,540/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee Area Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Minnesota Montessori Accelertd Learning Center IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Swmetro Online LearningEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 2–12 | 1.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 701 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shakopee Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sun Path Elementary is listed in SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sun Path Elementary
Sun Path Elementary is a public elementary school in Shakopee, MN, part of Shakopee Public School District, serving approximately 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #667 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sun Path Elementary
What grades does Sun Path Elementary serve?
Sun Path Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sun Path Elementary?
Sun Path Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Path Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Path Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sun Path Elementary rank in MN?
Sun Path Elementary ranks #667 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sun Path Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sun Path Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sun Path Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sun Path Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sun Path Elementary a charter school?
No, Sun Path Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sun Path Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sun Path Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sun Path Elementary?
46.5% of students at Sun Path Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (952) 496-5892
- Area population (ZIP 55379)
- 49,084
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 55379; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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