- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eagan, MN
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274227001778
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Eagan · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Eagan, MN.
School address
District: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 274227001778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 274227001778 · Eagan, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 12.5:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Two Rivers High School (1,710 students)
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Two Rivers Hig
Two Rivers High School
1,710 students
- Friendly Hills
Friendly Hills Middle
785 students
- Heritage E-Ste
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
761 students
- Garlough Envir 414
Garlough Environmental Magnet
414 students
- Somerset Eleme 412
Somerset Elementary
412 students
- This school 387
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
387 students
What this shows Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School compares
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
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.
Funding equity
$16,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 31.0%
White 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 31.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan reports $16,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendly Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage E-Stem Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garlough Environmental Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
How many students attend Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eagan, MN. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School?
42.4% of students at Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is African American at 31.0% of enrollment, in Eagan, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Eagan?
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Eagan, 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 Eagan on the city page.
What other schools are in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
Besides Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan also operates Two Rivers High School (1,710 students), Friendly Hills Middle (785 students), and Heritage E-Stem Magnet School (761 students). See the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district page for the complete list.