GIDEON POND ELEMENTARY

www.isd191.org/gideonpond

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gideon Pond Elementary, located in Burnsville, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District (ISD 191). The school is named in honor of Gideon Pond, a historical figure recognized for his early contributions to the region, and it prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive community that encourages academic growth and personal development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing core subjects while integrating technology and social-emotional learning to prepare children for future success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gideon Pond is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere where families are encouraged to be active participants in their children's education. The school provides a variety of resources and support services to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the broader local community, Gideon Pond Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and stimulating environment that celebrates individuality and lifelong learning.

394

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GIDEON POND ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	29
Black	203
Asian	11
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

Black
203 (51.5 %)
White
117 (29.7 %)
Two or More
32 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
29 (7.4 %)
Asian
11 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
Phone:	(952)707-3000
Website:	http://www.isd191.org/gideonpond
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 67