Enrollment
387
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 274227001778
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School — Eagan, MN
Federal NCES profile for Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 1
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-23% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School reports 387 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% below the Minnesota average and 18% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 387 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan spends $20,582 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.6% from local sources (property taxes), 53.8% from the state, and 11.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 1% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 62% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,582
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 387 Top 62% in Minnesota — larger than 38% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.4% -1% vs state
NCES ID 274227001778
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 387:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan, which includes Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School.
$20,582
Per student
-3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
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Deerwood Elementary
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Pinewood Community Elementary
Standard public school
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in EAGAN, MN.
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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.