Enrollment
387
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is a mid-sized elementary school in Eagan, Minnesota, enrolling 387 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.4% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 356 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #208.
Its student body is led by African American (31%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan also operates Two Rivers High School (1,710 students) and Friendly Hills Middle (785 students) alongside Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School.
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 Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School compares
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,628
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan, which includes Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School.
$16,628
Per student
+9%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 53.8%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~387 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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