Sweeney Elementary

www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

602 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sweeney Elementary, located at 1001 Adams St S in Shakopee, Minnesota, is a key component of the Shakopee Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a growing suburban district, Sweeney Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and community connection, often leveraging the resources of the larger Shakopee school system to support diverse learners. Families interested in specific curriculum details, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment information can visit their official website at [http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us](http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us). Through its collaborative approach, Sweeney Elementary strives to partner with parents and the broader community to create a safe, welcoming, and challenging atmosphere for every student.

602

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sweeney Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	130
Black	83
Asian	35
Two or More	66
American Indian	3

White
285 (47.3%)
Hispanic
130 (21.6%)
Black
83 (13.8%)
Two or More
66 (11.0%)
Asian
35 (5.8%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Shakopee Public School District
Phone:	(952)496-5832
Website:	http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 107