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#1573 of 1,992 schools in MN
Pankalo Education Center
Elementary School · Northeast Metro 916 · Lake Elmo, MN
A Northeast Metro 916 elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8568 EAGLE POINT BLVD, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pankalo Education Center score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pankalo Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low170/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$154,779
Median home value
$594,000
Median rent
$2,204/mo
College educated
62.2%
Homeownership
92.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| Eagle Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| Falcon View Connections ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of WoodburyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Northeast Metro 916
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $80,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pankalo Education Center is listed in NORTHEAST METRO 916; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pankalo Education Center
Pankalo Education Center is a public elementary school in Lake Elmo, MN, part of Northeast Metro 916, serving approximately 94 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,573 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pankalo Education Center
What grades does Pankalo Education Center serve?
Pankalo Education Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pankalo Education Center?
Pankalo Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pankalo Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pankalo Education Center is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pankalo Education Center rank in MN?
Pankalo Education Center ranks #1,573 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pankalo Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Pankalo Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pankalo Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pankalo Education Center has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Pankalo Education Center a charter school?
No, Pankalo Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pankalo Education Center a Title I school?
No, Pankalo Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pankalo Education Center?
56.4% of students at Pankalo Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (651) 415-6302
- Area population (ZIP 55042)
- 13,156
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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