Serving 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pine City 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 46% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine City Elementary School's student population of 850 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Pine City 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 City Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine City Elementary School's ranking?
Pine City Elementary School is ranked #936 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pine City Elementary School often compared to?
Pine City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hinckley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pine City Elementary School?
850 students attend Pine City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pine City Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine City Elementary School?
Pine City Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine City Elementary School offer ?
Pine City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine City Elementary School part of?
Pine City Elementary School is part of Pine City Public School District.
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