Enrollment
88
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Elmo, MN
Pankalo Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Pankalo Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270226404951
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pankalo Education Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lake Elmo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pankalo Education Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pankalo Education Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Elmo, MN.
School address
District: Northeast Metro 916 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270226404951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pankalo Education Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pankalo Education Center
Pankalo Education Center is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, enrolling 88 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4:1, Pankalo Education Center is leaner than roughly 97% of Minnesota schools and 75% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 88 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students) and East View Academy (122 students) alongside Pankalo Education Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pankalo Education Center compares
Pankalo Education Center on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 75% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 3% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
African American 36.4%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Pankalo Education Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Pankalo Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Heights Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East View Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quora Secondary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karner Blue Education Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Campus Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pankalo Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pankalo Education Center
How many students attend Pankalo Education Center?
Pankalo Education Center has 88 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Elmo, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pankalo Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pankalo Education Center is 4:1, which is 75% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pankalo Education Center?
51.5% of students at Pankalo Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pankalo Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Pankalo Education Center is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Lake Elmo, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pankalo Education Center?
Pankalo Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pankalo Education Center rank among public schools in Lake Elmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pankalo Education Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Elmo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Elmo on the city page.
Is Pankalo Education Center a good school?
Pankalo Education Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Northeast Metro 916?
Besides Pankalo Education Center, Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students), East View Academy (122 students), and Quora Secondary School (115 students). See the Northeast Metro 916 district page for the complete list.
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