- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine River, MN
Pine River-Backus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pine River-Backus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272897000039
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine River-Backus Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pine River · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine River-Backus Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River-Backus Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pine River, MN.
School address
District: Pine River-Backus School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272897000039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Pine River-Backus Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 272897000039 · Pine River, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 12.9:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine River-Backus High School (371 students)
Pine River-Backus Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pine River-Backus Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pine River-Backus Elementary
478 students
- Pine River-Bac
Pine River-Backus High School
371 students
- Pine River-Bac 57
Pine River-Backus Alp
57 students
What this shows Pine River-Backus Elementary reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine River-Backus Elementary compares
Pine River-Backus 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 36% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$13,348
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
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Pine River-Backus Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Pine River-Backus School District reports $13,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine River-Backus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River-Backus High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine River-Backus Alp | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine River-Backus Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine River-Backus Elementary
How many students attend Pine River-Backus Elementary?
Pine River-Backus Elementary has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine River-Backus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine River-Backus Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 River-Backus Elementary?
56.4% of students at Pine River-Backus Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine River-Backus Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pine River-Backus Elementary is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Pine River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine River-Backus Elementary?
Pine River-Backus Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 River-Backus Elementary rank among public schools in Pine River?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River-Backus Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pine River, 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 River-Backus School District?
Besides Pine River-Backus Elementary, Pine River-Backus School District also operates Pine River-Backus High School (371 students) and Pine River-Backus Alp (57 students). See the Pine River-Backus School District district page for the complete list.