Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pipestone Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pipestone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pipestone Elementary School's student population of 519 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 162% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pipestone Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pipestone Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
68%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pipestone Elementary School's ranking?
Pipestone Elementary School is ranked #461 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% 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 Pipestone Elementary School?
519 students attend Pipestone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pipestone Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pipestone Elementary School?
Pipestone Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pipestone Elementary School offer ?
Pipestone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pipestone Elementary School part of?
Pipestone Elementary School is part of Pipestone Area School District.
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