- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine Island, MN
Pine Island Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pine Island Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272895001257
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Island Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pine Island · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Island Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Island Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pine Island, MN.
School address
District: Pine Island Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272895001257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Pine Island Elementary held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 272895001257 · Pine Island, MN Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 16.9:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Island Secondary (487 students)
Pine Island Elementary held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pine Island Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pine Island Elementary
610 students
- Pine Island Se
Pine Island Secondary
487 students
- Pine Island Mi
Pine Island Middle
464 students
- Pine Island Hi 1
Pine Island High School Alp
1 students
What this shows Pine Island Elementary reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Island Elementary compares
Pine Island 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 610 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
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Pine Island Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Pine Island Public School District reports $11,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Island Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Island Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Island High School Alp | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Island Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Island Elementary
How many students attend Pine Island Elementary?
Pine Island Elementary has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine Island, MN. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Island Elementary?
16.3% of students at Pine Island Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Island Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pine Island Elementary is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Pine Island, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Island Elementary?
Pine Island Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Pine Island Elementary rank among public schools in Pine Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Island Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pine Island, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pine Island Public School District?
Besides Pine Island Elementary, Pine Island Public School District also operates Pine Island Secondary (487 students), Pine Island Middle (464 students), and Pine Island High School Alp (1 students). See the Pine Island Public School District district page for the complete list.