Pankalo Education Center

Summary:

Pankalo Education Center is an elementary school located in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, serving grades K-8 with a student population of 101. Despite its diverse student body, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools, ranking in the bottom 20% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Pankalo Education Center stands out for its unique characteristics. It has a significantly more diverse student population, with 42.57% White, 34.65% African American, 5.94% Hispanic, 2.97% Asian, and 11.88% two or more races. However, this diversity does not translate to academic success, as the school consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 8.82% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and 10.14% in MCA-III Reading, compared to the South Washington County Schools district at 11.73% and 12.71%, respectively, and the statewide averages of 45.47% and 49.85%. The school also ranks particularly low for specific student subgroups, such as male students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.

Further analysis reveals that Pankalo Education Center has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.2 to 4.4 over the past three school years, much lower than the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 11.2 to 18.7. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.76% to 58.42% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 14.19% to 42.46%. These factors suggest that the school may be facing broader socioeconomic challenges that could be contributing to its academic underperformance.

Detail:

Public K-8

8568 Eagle Point Blvd
Lake Elmo, MN 55042-8888

(651) 415-6302

District: Northeast Metro 916

SchoolDigger Rank:
838^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 4.3

Number of students: 94

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.6%

African American:

33.0%

Two or more races:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pankalo Education Center ranks worse than 95.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.23. (See more...)

Compare Details Pankalo Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pankalo Education Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.6%), African American (33%), two or more races (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pankalo Education Center is 4.3. (See more...)

Compare Pankalo Education Center employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pankalo Education Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Pankalo Education Center 838^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Pankalo Education Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Pankalo Education Center

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pankalo Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	5.70	810^th	870	6.9%
2021	8.16	782^nd	869	10.0%
2022	5.96	800^th	858	6.8%
2023	3.12	824^th	845	2.5%
2024	5.23	838^th	881	4.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Pankalo Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	8.99	442^nd	463	4.5%
2019	27.96	395^th	515	23.3%
2021	24.29	354^th	417	15.1%
2022	20.37	434^th	500	13.2%
2023	10.74	503^rd	524	4.0%
2024	16.03	525^th	572	8.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pankalo Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	10.67	696^th	740	5.9%
2022	4.35	662^nd	663	0.2%
2023	3.06	772^nd	774	0.3%
2024	12.11	723^rd	793	8.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pankalo Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	1.03	777^th	779	0.3%
2019	7.99	737^th	798	7.6%
2021	7.56	726^th	784	7.4%
2022	5.40	766^th	808	5.2%
2023	2.49	787^th	799	1.5%
2024	3.55	805^th	826	2.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pankalo Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.11	722^nd	722	0.0%
2023	0.23	711^th	712	0.1%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pankalo Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	4.98	506^th	520	2.7%
2023	7.37	503^rd	529	4.9%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pankalo Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	20.93	244^th	288	15.3%
2023	24.24	247^th	298	17.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pankalo Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.97	441^st	464	5.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pankalo Education Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2018	39	32	3	6	0	1	81
2019	47	38	3	6	0	5	99
2020	44	40	5	4	1	9	103
2021	41	38	3	2	0	9	93
2022	35	29	5	3	1	11	84
2023	43	35	3	6	2	12	101
2024	40	31	3	7	1	12	94

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pankalo Education Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2018	81	26.0	3.1	58
2019	99	25.7	3.8	59.6
2020	103	25.5	4.0	53.4
2021	93	25.2	3.6	49.5
2022	84	26.2	3.2	29.8
2023	101	22.8	4.4	58.4
2024	94	21.7	4.3	56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pankalo Education Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2018	81	26.0	3.1	58
2019	99	25.7	3.8	59.6
2020	103	25.5	4.0	53.4
2021	93	25.2	3.6	49.5
2022	84	26.2	3.2	29.8
2023	101	22.8	4.4	58.4
2024	94	21.7	4.3	56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pankalo Education Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 810^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 824^th of 845 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Pankalo Education Center)	27.8	8.3	19.5%
4th Grade Math (Northeast Metro 916)	27	5.3	21.8%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Pankalo Education Center)	33.3	8.3	25%
4th Grade Reading (Northeast Metro 916)	29.7	5.3	24.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Pankalo Education Center)	7.7	5	2.7%
5th Grade Math (Northeast Metro 916)	11.5	8.6	3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Pankalo Education Center)	26.9	15	11.9%
5th Grade Reading (Northeast Metro 916)	23.5	13.9	9.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Pankalo Education Center)	19.2	0	19.2%
5th Grade Science (Northeast Metro 916)	21.6	0	21.6%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Pankalo Education Center)	23.1	0	23.1%
6th Grade Math (Northeast Metro 916)	19.4	9.1	10.3%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Pankalo Education Center)	23.1	8.3	14.8%
6th Grade Reading (Northeast Metro 916)	23.3	6.7	16.7%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	101	2%
African American	38	35	7.9%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	47	43	8.5%
Two or More Races	5	12	140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.6%	58.4%	1.2%

Schools Near Pankalo Education Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Pankalo Education Center	Public	K-8	8568 Eagle Point Blvd	Lake Elmo	55042	Washington County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-6302	94	22	4.3	56.4%	40 (42.6%)	31 (33.0%)	7 (7.4%)	3 (3.2%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (12.8%)	5.2	838^th of 881 public elementary schools	4.9%		3.1	824^th of 845 public elementary schools	2.5%	14		27.8	9.1	0.0			8.8		11.1	0.0	12.5			10.1	9.1		16.7
Woodbury Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8089 Globe Drive	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	Woodbury Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 539-2641	749	52	14.5	23.8%	275 (36.7%)	145 (19.4%)	57 (7.6%)	198 (26.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (9.5%)	79.1	150^th of 881 public elementary schools	83.0%		65.2	305^th of 845 public elementary schools	63.9%	155	71.1	73.8	58.8	53.2	40.5	38.9	61.6	58.4	52.4	72.3	61.7	51.2	61.1	59.5	63.9	37.1	55.9	$9,012
Eagle Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7850 15th St N	Oakdale	55128	Washington County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	No	(651) 702-8300	758	52	14.6	53.4%	298 (39.3%)	122 (16.1%)	70 (9.2%)	180 (23.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (11.3%)	68.2	279^th of 881 public elementary schools	68.3%		64.7	311^th of 845 public elementary schools	63.2%	32	69.8	69.4	47.3				61.8	54.6	57.1	60.6				57.6	42.9		42.9	$13,507
Falcon View Connections Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	724 Bielenberg Dr	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	Wabasha-Kellogg School District	No	No	Yes	Yes	(651) 565-3559	91	5	17.3	64.8%	48 (52.7%)	17 (18.7%)	12 (13.2%)	5 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.9%)	26.8	676^th of 881 public elementary schools	23.3%		25	654^th of 845 public elementary schools	22.6%	22	33.3	28.6	28.6				30.0	25.0	42.9	42.9				37.5	35.7		35.7
Woodbury Elementary	Public	K-5	1251 School Dr	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-4601	462	43	10.6	40.5%	211 (45.7%)	54 (11.7%)	61 (13.2%)	80 (17.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (11.9%)	37.8	595^th of 881 public elementary schools	32.5%		45	531^st of 845 public elementary schools	37.2%	64	44.1	40.3	31.1				37.7	44.9	32.3	51.7				44.1	39.3		39.3	$14,186
Brookview Elementary	Public	K-5	11099 Brookview Road	Woodbury	55129	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 275-2500	570	33	17.1	30.0%	313 (54.9%)	108 (18.9%)	38 (6.7%)	54 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (10.0%)	76.3	180^th of 881 public elementary schools	79.6%		75.8	197^th of 845 public elementary schools	76.7%	17	75.7	75.5	44.8				66.8	55.1	55.5	65.1				58.1	63.2		63.2	$12,968
Royal Oaks Elementary	Public	K-5	7335 Steepleview Rd	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-4701	473	39	12.1	26.0%	280 (59.2%)	41 (8.7%)	37 (7.8%)	65 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (10.4%)	76.1	184^th of 881 public elementary schools	79.1%		70.6	243^rd of 845 public elementary schools	71.2%	59	74.3	77.7	51.1				66.7	54.9	66.3	63.5				62.1	50.5		50.5	$12,202
Valley Crossing Elementary	Public	K-5	9900 Park Crossing	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-7501	727	40	18.2	13.9%	413 (56.8%)	65 (8.9%)	54 (7.4%)	139 (19.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.6%)	92.8	20^th of 881 public elementary schools	97.7%		93.7	10^th of 845 public elementary schools	98.8%	10	74.2	85.1	80.5				80.2	68.0	77.0	84.6				77.1	71.9		71.9	$11,318
Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2680 Upper Afton Rd	Maplewood	55119	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 702-8200	886	65	13.5	67.6%	235 (26.5%)	181 (20.4%)	169 (19.1%)	225 (25.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (7.9%)	27.6	671^st of 881 public elementary schools	23.8%		38.1	586^th of 845 public elementary schools	30.7%	85	37.5	45.5	23.4				35.6	31.4	42.4	40.9				38.3	24.8		24.8	$12,340
Beaver Lake Voluntary Pre-K	Public	PK	1060 Sterling St N	Maplewood	55119	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	No	(651) 702-8411	20	15	1.3	60.0%	4 (20.0%)	4 (20.0%)	3 (15.0%)	7 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.0%)								(n/a)																		$12,331

Frequently Asked Questions about Pankalo Education Center

How many students attend Pankalo Education Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 94 students attended Pankalo Education Center.

What is the racial makeup of Pankalo Education Center?

Students at Pankalo Education Center are 43% White, 33% African American, 13% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Pankalo Education Center a good school?

Pankalo Education Center ranks in the bottom 4.9% of Minnesota elementary schools.

What district is Pankalo Education Center in?

Northeast Metro 916

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