- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sartell, MN
Pine Meadow Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Meadow Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273282002187
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Meadow Primary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Sartell · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Meadow Primary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Meadow Primary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sartell, MN.
School address
District: Sartell-St. Stephen School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273282002187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Pine Meadow Primary School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 273282002187 · Sartell, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 11.9:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sartell Senior High (1,269 students)
Pine Meadow Primary School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pine Meadow Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sartell Senior
Sartell Senior High
1,269 students
- Sartell Middle
Sartell Middle
983 students
- Riverview Inte
Riverview Intermediate School
914 students
- This school 489
Pine Meadow Primary School
489 students
- Oak Ridge Earl 288
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
288 students
What this shows Pine Meadow Primary School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Meadow Primary School compares
Pine Meadow Primary 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 28% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$12,945
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Pine Meadow Primary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Sartell-St. Stephen School District reports $12,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Meadow Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sartell Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sartell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Meadow Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Meadow Primary School
How many students attend Pine Meadow Primary School?
Pine Meadow Primary School has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sartell, MN. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Meadow Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Meadow Primary School is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Meadow Primary School?
19.8% of students at Pine Meadow Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Meadow Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Meadow Primary School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Sartell, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Meadow Primary School?
Pine Meadow Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Meadow Primary School rank among elementary schools in Sartell?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Meadow Primary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sartell, 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 Sartell on the city page.
What other schools are in Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
Besides Pine Meadow Primary School, Sartell-St. Stephen School District also operates Sartell Senior High (1,269 students), Sartell Middle (983 students), and Riverview Intermediate School (914 students). See the Sartell-St. Stephen School District district page for the complete list.