Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Bend Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Bend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pine Bend Elementary School's student population of 528 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Bend Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Bend Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1064 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
28%
10%
Black
9%
12%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Bend Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Bend Elementary School is ranked #1064 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pine Bend Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Bend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pine Bend Elementary School?
528 students attend Pine Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pine Bend Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Bend Elementary School?
Pine Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine Bend Elementary School offer ?
Pine Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pine Bend Elementary School part of?
Pine Bend Elementary School is part of Inver Grove Heights Schools School District.
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