At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
521
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
40%-7.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
SUN PATH ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in SHAKOPEE, Minnesota. The school enrolls 521 students. It is part of the SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27139
CitySHAKOPEE
ZIP55379
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID273300001437
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment521
White46.6%
Hispanic / Latino16.3%
Black / African American19.0%
Asian8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
46.6%
Hispanic
16.3%
Black
19.0%
Asian
8.4%
Two+
9.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.