At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
477
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
69%+19pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
PINE RIVER-BACKUS ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in PINE RIVER, Minnesota. The school enrolls 477 students. It is part of the PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictPINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27021
CityPINE RIVER
ZIP56474
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID272897000039
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment477
White92.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.9%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
92.0%
Hispanic
1.9%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
4.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.