Enrollment
12
Elementary
DISTRICT 296 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PIPESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 270010803015
Heartland Elementary
2171 100TH AVE, LAKE BENTON, MN 56149 · (507) 368-3250 · Pipestone County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL12 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.2:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
9 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 25% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 17% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Heartland Elementary→Pipestone Senior High
Based on grade levels within Pipestone Area School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Heartland Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 12 | #1,090 of 1,130 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
12
-2 (-14%) vs 2020
-29% since 2000-01, when it was 17
Student : Teacher
5.2:1
was 7.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 12 | 2.3 | 5.2:1 | 75% (9) |
| 2023-24 | 11 | 2.3 | 4.8:1 | 73% (8) |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 2.3 | 5.2:1 | 75% (9) |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | 21% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 17 | 2 | 8.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 19 | 2 | 9.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 23 | 1 | 23.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 17 | 1 | 17.0:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Heartland Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 29% (17 to 12); teachers up 15% (2 to 2.3).
About Heartland Elementary
Heartland Elementary is a public very small elementary school in LAKE BENTON, Minnesota. It is open to students in kindergarten through 8 and enrolls 12 students. Elementary schools in Minnesota have about 344 students on average; enrollment here is 97% lower.
In Pipestone Area School District, 4 schools enroll a combined 1,138 students.
White students account for 100% of the school's enrollment. The White share of the county population is lower, at 86%.
There are 2.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at Heartland Elementary, giving a ratio of 5.2:1. Elementary schools in Minnesota have an average ratio of 13.7:1. By family income, 75% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 44% average for public schools in Pipestone County.
American Community Survey estimates for Pipestone County show that median household income comes to about $69,628, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The county's public schools total 10, with about 1,640 students.
Among nearby public schools, LAKE BENTON SECONDARY is closest at about 6.6 miles. Other public schools within ten miles number 4.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Remote.
The school's student count decreased 14% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. The school's ratio dropped from 7.0:1 to 5.2:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about open houses, carpools, and field trips at Heartland Elementary. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Pipestone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,284
Census ACS
Median income
$69,628
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,640 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pipestone Area School District
- Pipestone ElementaryElementary · 580 students
- Pipestone Senior HighHigh · 302 students
- Pipestone MiddleMiddle · 244 students
Other schools in LAKE BENTON
- LAKE BENTON ELEMENTARYElementary · 100 students
- LAKE BENTON SECONDARYHigh · 2 students
Other Heartland Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Heartland Elementary. Heartland Elementary is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Heartland Elementary SchoolElizabethtown, KY · 564 students
- Heartland ElementaryOverland Park, KS · 412 students
- Heartland Elementary SchoolGeneva, IL · 298 students
Nearby schools
- LAKE BENTON SECONDARY6.6 mi · 2
- LAKE BENTON ELEMENTARY6.6 mi · 100
- RTR Secondary School9.8 mi · 380
- RTR Elementary School9.8 mi · 266
- SWWC ELC - Pipestone10.3 mi · 26
- Elkton Jr. High - 0311.5 mi · 65
Frequently asked questions
About Heartland ElementaryHow large is Heartland Elementary?
Heartland Elementary enrolls approximately 12 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Heartland Elementary serve?
Heartland Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Heartland Elementary?
Approximately 5.2:1 students per teacher at Heartland Elementary.
How diverse is Heartland Elementary?
Heartland Elementary reports a student body of 100% White.
What district is Heartland Elementary in?
Heartland Elementary is part of Pipestone Area School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.