- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MN
Fair School Pilgrim Lane
Federal NCES profile for Fair School Pilgrim Lane, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273178005078
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair School Pilgrim Lane earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair School Pilgrim Lane has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair School Pilgrim Lane ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178005078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Fair School Pilgrim Lane held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 273178005078 · Plymouth, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 18.3:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students)
Fair School Pilgrim Lane held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Fair School Pilgrim Lane in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robbinsdale Ar
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
1,840 students
- Robbinsdale Co
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
1,396 students
- Plymouth Middl
Plymouth Middle
749 students
- Robbinsdale Sp 733
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733 students
- Robbinsdale Mi 567
Robbinsdale Middle
567 students
- This school 403
Fair School Pilgrim Lane
403 students
What this shows Fair School Pilgrim Lane reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair School Pilgrim Lane compares
Fair School Pilgrim Lane held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
African American 19.9%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Fair School Pilgrim Lane is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Robbinsdale Public School District reports $17,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fair School Pilgrim Lane Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair School Pilgrim Lane's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fair School Pilgrim Lane
How many students attend Fair School Pilgrim Lane?
Fair School Pilgrim Lane has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair School Pilgrim Lane?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair School Pilgrim Lane is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fair School Pilgrim Lane?
37.8% of students at Fair School Pilgrim Lane are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair School Pilgrim Lane?
The largest demographic group at Fair School Pilgrim Lane is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair School Pilgrim Lane?
Fair School Pilgrim Lane has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fair School Pilgrim Lane rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair School Pilgrim Lane ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Plymouth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides Fair School Pilgrim Lane, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students), and Plymouth Middle (749 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.