At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 298
518
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
51%+1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Pipestone Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in PIPESTONE, Minnesota. The school enrolls 518 students. It is part of the PIPESTONE AREA 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
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictPIPESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27117
CityPIPESTONE
ZIP56164
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270010801262
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment518
White67.4%
Hispanic / Latino22.9%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Two or More Races5.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
67.4%
Hispanic
22.9%
Black
3.1%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
5.0%
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.