Serving 728 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Red Pine Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Pine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Red Pine Elementary School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Pine Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Pine Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#83 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Pine Elementary School's ranking?
Red Pine Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Red Pine Elementary School often compared to?
Red Pine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinewood Community Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Red Pine Elementary School?
728 students attend Red Pine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Red Pine Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Pine Elementary School?
Red Pine Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Pine Elementary School offer ?
Red Pine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Red Pine Elementary School part of?
Red Pine Elementary School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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