- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inver Grove Heights, MN
Pine Bend Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pine Bend Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271503000547
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Bend Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Inver Grove Heights · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Bend Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Bend Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
School address
District: Inver Grove Heights Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271503000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pine Bend Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 271503000547 · Inver Grove Heights, MN Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 15:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Simley Senior High (1,030 students)
Pine Bend Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pine Bend Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simley Senior
Simley Senior High
1,030 students
- Inver Grove He
Inver Grove Heights Middle
817 students
- Hilltop Elemen
Hilltop Elementary
626 students
- This school
Pine Bend Elementary
511 students
- Salem Hills El 281
Salem Hills Elementary
281 students
- Atheneum Eleme 69
Atheneum Elementary
69 students
What this shows Pine Bend Elementary reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Bend Elementary compares
Pine Bend Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 0% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Pine Bend Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Inver Grove Heights Schools reports $14,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Bend Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simley Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inver Grove Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atheneum Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Bend Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 80/100
Nationwide other 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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Bend Elementary
How many students attend Pine Bend Elementary?
Pine Bend Elementary has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inver Grove Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Bend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Bend Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Pine Bend Elementary?
42.6% of students at Pine Bend Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Bend Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pine Bend Elementary is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Bend Elementary?
Pine Bend Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Pine Bend Elementary rank among schools in Inver Grove Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Bend Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Inver Grove Heights, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Inver Grove Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Besides Pine Bend Elementary, Inver Grove Heights Schools also operates Simley Senior High (1,030 students), Inver Grove Heights Middle (817 students), and Hilltop Elementary (626 students). See the Inver Grove Heights Schools district page for the complete list.