Harriet Bishop Elementary

harrietbishop.isd191.org/

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harriet Bishop Elementary, located in Savage, 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 Harriet Bishop, a pioneer educator who opened the first schoolhouse in the Minnesota Territory, reflecting a community focus on foundational education and historical roots. The school environment is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing personalized learning pathways that cater to the diverse needs of its student body.

As part of the ISD 191 "Pathways" initiative, Harriet Bishop focuses on preparing students for future success by integrating technology, critical thinking, and collaborative projects into their daily curriculum. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the staff at Harriet Bishop strives to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging while achieving the foundational skills necessary for their transition into middle school.

511

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harriet Bishop Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	200
Black	82
Asian	35
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

Hispanic
200 (39.1%)
White
147 (28.8%)
Black
82 (16.0%)
Two or More
45 (8.8%)
Asian
35 (6.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)707-3900
Website:	http://harrietbishop.isd191.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 29

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 87