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Enrollment
489
Elementary
DISTRICT 564 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 273282002187
Pine Meadow Primary School
1029 5TH ST N, SARTELL, MN 56377 · (320) 253-8303 · Stearns County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL489 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
15.1:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
125 students
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 48%
Community
5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 251 | 51% |
| Grade 2 | 238 | 49% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 60% · US 70%
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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Sartell-St. Stephen School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Pine Meadow Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Meadow Primary School this school | 489 | 25.6% | N/A |
| HOOVER ELEMENTARY NORTH MANKATO | 461 | 25.4% | 53.6% |
| LILY LAKE ELEMENTARY STILLWATER | 398 | 27.1% | 59.1% |
| Pinecrest Elementary HASTINGS | 436 | 26.1% | 54.7% |
| PARKER ELEMENTARY ELK RIVER | 513 | 28.3% | 57.3% |
| Oneka Elementary School HUGO | 463 | 24.4% | 46.2% |
Matched among Minnesota elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Pine Meadow Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Stearns County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 489 | #314 of 1,130 | #10 of 28 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #552 of 769 | #18 of 21 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.0% | #520 of 796 | #10 of 21 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 25.6% | #748 of 942 | #18 of 24 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.6% | #135 of 499 | #5 of 8 |
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
489
-125 (-20%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 593
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 13.9:1
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 | 489 | 32.4 | 15.1:1 | 26% (125) |
| 2023-24 | 534 | 34.9 | 15.3:1 | 28% (149) |
| 2022-23 | 562 | 41 | 13.7:1 | 26% (146) |
| 2020-21 | 614 | 44 | 13.9:1 | 14% (85) |
| 2017-18 | 624 | 44.5 | 14.0:1 | 18% (110) |
| 2015-16 | 672 | 43 | 15.6:1 | 21% (138) |
| 2010-11 | 790 | 44 | 17.9:1 | 25% (195) |
| 2000-01 | 571 | 44 | 13.0:1 | 8% (44) |
| 1990-91 | 593 | 30 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pine Meadow Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (624 to 489); teachers down 27% (44.5 to 32.4).
About Pine Meadow Primary School
Pine Meadow Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in SARTELL, Minnesota. Total enrollment is 489 students, and the grades served are 1 through 2. By comparison, elementary schools in Minnesota enroll about 344 students on average.
Sartell-St. Stephen School District has 3,943 students spread across 5 schools.
At Pine Meadow Primary School, 80% of students are White. After that, the student body is 7% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 5% Black, and 2% Asian. Census estimates put Stearns County at about 82% White, close to the school's figure. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Pine Meadow Primary School scores 35%.
Pine Meadow Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1, with 32.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Minnesota, this school's ratio is higher. The school has 26% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 44% average for public schools in Stearns County, the school's rate is lower.
The school is in Stearns County, where median household income comes to about $77,066, roughly 29% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Stearns County's 74 public schools enroll about 24,160 students and include Pine Meadow Primary School.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Sartell Middle, is about 0.3 miles. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000, according to its NCES locale (Suburb: Mid-size).
Enrollment fell 20% over 4 years, reaching 489 in 2024-25. The ratio was 13.9:1 in 2020-21 and 15.1:1 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Pine Meadow Primary School. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Stearns County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
160,865
Census ACS
Median income
$77,066
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
74
24,160 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sartell-St. Stephen School District
- Sartell Senior HighHigh · 1,269 students
- Sartell MiddleMiddle · 983 students
- Riverview Intermediate SchoolElementary · 914 students
- Oak Ridge Early Learning CenterElementary · 288 students
Other schools in SARTELL
- Sartell Senior HighHigh · 1,269 students
- Sartell MiddleMiddle · 983 students
- Riverview Intermediate SchoolElementary · 914 students
- Oak Ridge Early Learning CenterElementary · 288 students
- Benton-Stearns Ed District ECElementary · 99 students
- Benton-Stearns Education - ASDCombined · 12 students
Nearby schools
- Sartell Middle0.3 mi · 983
- Riverview Intermediate School0.7 mi · 914
- Benton-Stearns Education - ASD0.9 mi · 12
- ALC - Sartell0.9 mi · 2
- Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers0.9 mi · 8
- Benton-Stearns Ed District EC1.1 mi · 99
Frequently asked questions
About Pine Meadow Primary SchoolHow many students attend Pine Meadow Primary School?
Pine Meadow Primary School enrolls approximately 489 students in grades 01-02.
Is Pine Meadow Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pine Meadow Primary School is an elementary school covering grades 01-02.
How many students per teacher at Pine Meadow Primary School?
Approximately 15.1:1 students per teacher at Pine Meadow Primary School.
How diverse is Pine Meadow Primary School?
Pine Meadow Primary School reports a student body of 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Pine Meadow Primary School?
Pine Meadow Primary School is overseen by Sartell-St. Stephen School District in Stearns County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.