Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pankalo Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pankalo Education Center's student population of 88 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pankalo Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pankalo Education Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1740 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
36%
12%
White
42%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pankalo Education Center's ranking?
Pankalo Education Center is ranked #1740 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pankalo Education Center?
88 students attend Pankalo Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pankalo Education Center students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pankalo Education Center?
Pankalo Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pankalo Education Center offer ?
Pankalo Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pankalo Education Center part of?
Pankalo Education Center is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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