Enrollment
519
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eagan, MN
Pinewood Community Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pinewood Community Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273239002282
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinewood Community Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Eagan · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinewood Community Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Community Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Eagan, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239002282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinewood Community Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinewood Community Elementary
Pinewood Community Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Eagan, Minnesota, enrolling 519 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.1% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 391 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students) and Eastview Senior High (2,328 students) alongside Pinewood Community Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pinewood Community Elementary compares
Pinewood Community Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 58% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 6.0%
African American 5.0%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Pinewood Community Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, which includes Pinewood Community Elementary.
$14,314
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.9%
Federal 8.5%
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.
How Pinewood Community Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinewood Community Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinewood Community Elementary
How many students attend Pinewood Community Elementary?
Pinewood Community Elementary has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eagan, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Community Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Pinewood Community Elementary?
18.1% of students at Pinewood Community Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinewood Community Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pinewood Community Elementary is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Eagan, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinewood Community Elementary?
Pinewood Community Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinewood Community Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eagan?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Community Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Eagan, 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 Eagan on the city page.
Is Pinewood Community Elementary a good school?
Pinewood Community Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides Pinewood Community Elementary, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.
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