Burnsville Public School District

The Burnsville Public School District is located in Burnsville, MN and includes 21 schools that serve 10,194 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Burnsville Public School District spends $9,808 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 67% on instruction, 29% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Burnsville Public School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MN state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Burnsville Public School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Burnsville Public School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Burnsville Public School District serves 13% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.