Pike Lake Kindergarten Center serves 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike Lake Kindergarten Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pike Lake Kindergarten Center's student population of 595 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pike Lake Kindergarten Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
17%
12%
White
51%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pike Lake Kindergarten Center?
595 students attend Pike Lake Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pike Lake Kindergarten Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pike Lake Kindergarten Center?
Pike Lake Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pike Lake Kindergarten Center offer ?
Pike Lake Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Pike Lake Kindergarten Center part of?
Pike Lake Kindergarten Center is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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