Backus Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
95 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
98%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Backus Elementary School?
95 students attend Backus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Backus Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Backus Elementary School?
Backus Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Backus Elementary School offer ?
Backus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Backus Elementary School part of?
Backus Elementary School is part of Pine River-Backus School District.

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