- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pipestone, MN
Pipestone Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pipestone Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270010801262
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pipestone Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pipestone · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pipestone Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pipestone Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pipestone, MN.
School address
District: Pipestone Area School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270010801262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Pipestone Elementary held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270010801262 · Pipestone, MN Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 14.1:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Pipestone Senior High (302 students)
Pipestone Elementary held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pipestone Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pipestone Elementary
580 students
- Pipestone Seni
Pipestone Senior High
302 students
- Pipestone Midd
Pipestone Middle
244 students
- Heartland Elem 12
Heartland Elementary
12 students
What this shows Pipestone Elementary reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pipestone Elementary compares
Pipestone 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$14,158
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 580 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 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Pipestone Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Pipestone Area School District reports $14,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pipestone Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Senior High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pipestone Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heartland Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pipestone Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pipestone Elementary
How many students attend Pipestone Elementary?
Pipestone Elementary has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pipestone, MN. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pipestone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pipestone Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Pipestone Elementary?
41.8% of students at Pipestone Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pipestone Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pipestone Elementary is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Pipestone, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pipestone Elementary?
Pipestone Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Pipestone Elementary rank among public schools in Pipestone?
By Resource Investment Index, Pipestone Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pipestone, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pipestone on the city page.
What other schools are in Pipestone Area School District?
Besides Pipestone Elementary, Pipestone Area School District also operates Pipestone Senior High (302 students), Pipestone Middle (244 students), and Heartland Elementary (12 students). See the Pipestone Area School District district page for the complete list.