Is Pine Island Elementary a good school?

Pine Island Elementary ranks 153 rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pine Island Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 602 students attended Pine Island Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pine Island Elementary?

Students at Pine Island Elementary are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Pine Island Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pine Island Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Pine Island Middle High : Pine Island Secondary

Pine Island Elementary

Summary:

Pine Island Elementary is a public elementary school serving 602 students in grades PK-4 in Pine Island, Minnesota, which is part of the Pine Island Public School District.

Pine Island Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency, with 76.62% of students proficient or better in math and 55.41% proficient or better in reading, compared to 55.53% and 52.98% for the district, respectively. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 90.37% of students identifying as White, significantly higher than nearby Elton Hills Elementary (49.68% White) and Sunset Terrace Elementary (46.25% White). Additionally, Pine Island Elementary has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (21.26%) compared to Elton Hills Elementary (61.08%) and Sunset Terrace Elementary (55.89%), suggesting a more affluent student population.

Despite its strong overall academic performance, Pine Island Elementary may face challenges in addressing the needs of specific student subgroups, such as special education students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.5 students per teacher is also higher than nearby Byron Primary School (15.0) and Byron Intermediate School (14.2), which could impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

8749 County Road 5
Pine Island, MN 55963-0398

(507) 356-8581

District: Pine Island Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
153^rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,543

Students who attend Pine Island Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pine Island Middle
High:	Pine Island Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 602

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pine Island Elementary ranks better than 82.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Island Elementary is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Pine Island Elementary employs 36.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Island Elementary is $9,543.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Island Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Island Elementary 153^rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Pine Island Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Pine Island Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Island Public School District 107^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Pine Island Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	34.93	522^nd	674	22.6%
2006	68.95	208^th	756	72.5%
2007	60.43	338^th	777	56.5%
2008	61.27	342^nd	781	56.2%
2009	63.18	171^st	434	60.6%
2010	60.89	367^th	803	54.3%
2011	69.61	231^st	814	71.6%
2012	74.02	172^nd	820	79.0%
2013	50.20	492^nd	824	40.3%
2014	66.44	301^st	826	63.6%
2015	58.17	415^th	840	50.6%
2016	78.18	147^th	848	82.7%
2017	75.78	183^rd	853	78.5%
2018	73.06	217^th	847	74.4%
2019	83.70	83^rd	870	90.5%
2021	80.67	123^rd	869	85.8%
2022	71.86	243^rd	858	71.7%
2023	80.28	136^th	845	83.9%
2024	78.93	153^rd	881	82.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pine Island Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	57.10	213^th	515	58.6%
2021	65.33	108^th	417	74.1%
2022	26.14	409^th	500	18.2%
2023	52.09	235^th	524	55.2%
2024	29.80	425^th	572	25.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Island Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	50.79	399^th	728	45.2%
2019	67.20	212^th	740	71.4%
2021	83.18	56^th	683	91.8%
2023	78.86	103^rd	774	86.7%
2024	59.35	306^th	793	61.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Pine Island Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	66.02	280^th	774	63.8%
2019	78.31	126^th	787	84.0%
2021	73.88	178^th	783	77.3%
2022	59.48	362^nd	799	54.7%
2023	79.15	129^th	787	83.6%
2024	78.71	130^th	809	83.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Pine Island Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	76.80	149^th	779	80.9%
2019	85.12	62^nd	798	92.2%
2021	82.35	91^st	784	88.4%
2022	79.16	128^th	808	84.2%
2023	77.33	153^rd	799	80.9%
2024	75.35	175^th	826	78.8%

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Rank History for White students at Pine Island Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	59.19	280^th	712	60.7%
2019	76.30	119^th	722	83.5%
2021	70.11	173^rd	710	75.6%
2022	50.79	378^th	725	47.9%
2023	69.27	181^st	712	74.6%
2024	64.14	231^st	730	68.4%

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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 Pine Island Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	584	2	10	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	598
1989	587	3	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1990	617	3	9	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	630
1991	622	0	10	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	634
1992	645	2	8	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	660
1993	624	4	12	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	645
1994	631	3	14	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	653
1995	641	3	13	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	665
1996	641	3	13	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	665
1997	629	2	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1998	601	11	10	13	1	n/a	n/a	13	649
1999	636	7	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	661
2000	621	7	5	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	653
2001	506	6	3	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	539
2002	499	10	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	526
2003	499	10	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	526
2004	423	7	2	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	446
2005	444	4	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	463
2006	452	7	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	469
2007	455	11	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
2008	449	12	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	476
2009	484	8	10	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	509
2010	467	5	10	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	496
2011	453	4	8	8	1	0	5	0	479
2012	448	5	9	8	1	0	4	0	475
2013	440	5	6	10	1	0	6	0	468
2014	457	5	5	18	0	0	9	0	494
2015	456	6	4	20	0	0	12	0	498
2016	467	14	4	23	0	1	14	0	523
2017	479	11	4	20	0	0	9	0	523
2018	529	13	8	15	0	0	8	0	573
2019	519	13	7	14	0	0	12	0	565
2020	510	13	7	13	0	0	13	0	556
2021	504	12	6	21	3	1	16	0	563
2022	542	15	7	24	2	3	12	0	605
2023	544	12	5	23	1	3	14	0	602

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

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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 Pine Island Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	598	32.5	18.4	7.7
1989	599	34.8	17.2	9.3
1990	630	38.6	16.3	6.3
1991	634	40.0	15.8	6.5
1992	660	37.5	17.6	5.5
1993	645	38.8	16.6	5
1994	653	37.3	17.5	8
1995	665	37.8	17.6	15.2
1996	665	37.8	17.6	15.2
1997	646	37.3	17.3	14.1
1998	649	n/a	0.0	13.1
1999	661	43.3	15.3	14.2
2000	653	43.8	14.9	20.2
2001	539	40.1	13.4	14.5
2002	526	42.2	12.5	16
2003	526	42.2	12.5	16
2004	446	30.6	14.6	14.8
2005	463	32.8	14.1	16.8
2006	469	33.3	14.1	17.7
2007	478	32.2	14.8	17.8
2008	476	34.1	14.0	19.1
2009	509	34.9	14.6	19.4
2010	496	33.8	14.6	22.2
2011	479	32.9	14.5	24.4
2012	475	34.1	13.8	27.6
2013	468	38.0	12.3	26.5
2014	494	38.4	12.8	25.5
2015	498	38.0	13.1	23.1
2016	523	39.0	13.4	17
2017	523	37.2	14.0	21.4
2018	573	36.6	15.6	16.1
2019	565	36.9	15.2	15
2020	556	40.2	13.8	14.2
2021	563	38.9	14.4	12.4
2022	605	39.3	15.3	8.6
2023	602	36.3	16.5	21.3

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 Pine Island Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	598	32.5	18.4	7.7
1989	599	34.8	17.2	9.3
1990	630	38.6	16.3	6.3
1991	634	40.0	15.8	6.5
1992	660	37.5	17.6	5.5
1993	645	38.8	16.6	5
1994	653	37.3	17.5	8
1995	665	37.8	17.6	15.2
1996	665	37.8	17.6	15.2
1997	646	37.3	17.3	14.1
1998	649	n/a	0.0	13.1
1999	661	43.3	15.3	14.2
2000	653	43.8	14.9	20.2
2001	539	40.1	13.4	14.5
2002	526	42.2	12.5	16
2003	526	42.2	12.5	16
2004	446	30.6	14.6	14.8
2005	463	32.8	14.1	16.8
2006	469	33.3	14.1	17.7
2007	478	32.2	14.8	17.8
2008	476	34.1	14.0	19.1
2009	509	34.9	14.6	19.4
2010	496	33.8	14.6	22.2
2011	479	32.9	14.5	24.4
2012	475	34.1	13.8	27.6
2013	468	38.0	12.3	26.5
2014	494	38.4	12.8	25.5
2015	498	38.0	13.1	23.1
2016	523	39.0	13.4	17
2017	523	37.2	14.0	21.4
2018	573	36.6	15.6	16.1
2019	565	36.9	15.2	15
2020	556	40.2	13.8	14.2
2021	563	38.9	14.4	12.4
2022	605	39.3	15.3	8.6
2023	602	36.3	16.5	21.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pine Island Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,543

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Island Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 83^rd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 136^th of 845 Elementary schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pine Island Elementary)	85.7	87.6	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pine Island Public School District)	85.7	87.6	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pine Island Elementary)	71.4	62.8	8.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Pine Island Public School District)	71.4	62.8	8.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Pine Island Elementary)	75.8	71.7	4%
4th Grade Math (Pine Island Public School District)	75.8	71.7	4%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Pine Island Elementary)	69.7	50.5	19.2%
4th Grade Reading (Pine Island Public School District)	69.7	50.5	19.2%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	565	602	6.5%
African American	13	12	7.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	14	23	64.3%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	519	544	4.8%
Two or More Races	12	14	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15%	21.3%	6.2%

Schools Near Pine Island Elementary

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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 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 All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Pine Island Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	8749 County Road 5	Pine Island	55963	Goodhue County	Pine Island Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 356-8581	602	36	16.5	21.3%	544 (90.4%)	12 (2.0%)	23 (3.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.3%)	78.9	153^rd of 881 public elementary schools	82.6%		80.3	136^th of 845 public elementary schools	83.9%	17	74.1	79.1			76.6	50.9	60.0			55.4			$9,543
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School	Public	3-6	343 3rd Ave NE	Mazeppa	55956	Wabasha County	Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 732-1420	362	27	13.3	31.2%	329 (90.9%)	5 (1.4%)	13 (3.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	87	71^st of 881 public elementary schools	91.9%		84.7	94^th of 845 public elementary schools	88.9%	23	60.7	77.1	78.6	75.8	72.9	59.6	60.2	81.0	73.6	68.6	82.9	82.9	$10,595
Gibbs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5525 56th St NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-4100	730	37	19.5	36.4%	388 (53.2%)	145 (19.9%)	46 (6.3%)	83 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (9.2%)	65.9	300^th of 881 public elementary schools	65.9%					(n/a)	62.0	70.4	48.3		60.0	50.4	61.1	56.8		55.8	44.9	44.9	$10,777
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	799 Mill St	Zumbrota	55992	Goodhue County	Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 732-7848	295	21	14.1	34.2%	275 (93.2%)	3 (1.0%)	13 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)								(n/a)													$11,665
Overland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Overland Dr NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 328-3050	468	17	27.7	51.5%	209 (44.7%)	112 (23.9%)	40 (8.5%)	65 (13.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.8%)	49.4	496^th of 881 public elementary schools	43.7%					(n/a)	44.7	52.3	46.7		47.8	42.6	50.0	59.8		50.7	33.7	33.7
RPS Online Elementary School	Public, Virtual	K-6	2435 20th St SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 328-4830	60	6	9.4	51.7%	28 (46.7%)	10 (16.7%)	5 (8.3%)	9 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (13.3%)								(n/a)				23.1	19.2				41.7	44.0
Byron Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	820 7th Street NE	Byron	55920	Olmsted County	Byron Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 624-0311	526	36	14.4	18.3%	445 (84.6%)	10 (1.9%)	27 (5.1%)	16 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)								(n/a)													$9,538
Byron Intermediate School	Public	3-5	501 10th Ave NE	Byron	55920	Olmsted County	Byron Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 775-6620	553	29	18.8	14.5%	488 (88.2%)	3 (0.5%)	22 (4.0%)	20 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.4%)	91.5	28^th of 881 public elementary schools	96.8%		92.3	17^th of 845 public elementary schools	98.0%	11	82.2	83.5	85.9		83.9	72.8	66.8	73.9		71.2	69.2	69.2	$7,224
Gage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 40th St NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 328-3400	581	40	14.3	63.3%	195 (33.6%)	150 (25.8%)	142 (24.4%)	35 (6.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (9.5%)	25.3	685^th of 881 public elementary schools	22.2%					(n/a)	37.2	40.0	26.0		34.7	36.8	28.8	39.2		34.9	30.1	30.1	$13,855
Elton Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1421 Elton Hills Dr NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 328-3200	316	21	15.0	61.1%	157 (49.7%)	64 (20.3%)	33 (10.4%)	23 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (12.0%)	32.6	635^th of 881 public elementary schools	27.9%					(n/a)	50.0	46.0	21.2		38.8	36.0	42.0	37.3		38.4	34.6	34.6	$12,408

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