Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pine Island Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pine Island Elementary School's student population of 612 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Island Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Island Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#344 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Island Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Island Elementary School is ranked #344 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pine Island Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zumbrota-mazeppa Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pine Island Elementary School?
612 students attend Pine Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pine Island Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Island Elementary School?
Pine Island Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine Island Elementary School offer ?
Pine Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Pine Island Elementary School part of?
Pine Island Elementary School is part of Pine Island Public School District.
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