Excellent
#206 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 10% in state
Pine Meadow Primary School
Elementary School · Sartell-st. Stephen School District · Sartell, MN
A Sartell-st. Stephen School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1029 5TH ST N, Sartell, MN 56377
- Math 82% proficient (2019)
- Reading 69% proficient (2019)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Meadow Primary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 76% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pine Meadow Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,310/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sartell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,583
Median home value
$282,800
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton-stearns Education - AsdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Benton-stearns Education PioneersEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Sartell-st. Stephen School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Meadow Primary School is listed in SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Meadow Primary School
Pine Meadow Primary School is a public elementary school in Sartell, MN, part of Sartell-st. Stephen School District, serving approximately 534 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Meadow Primary School
What grades does Pine Meadow Primary School serve?
Pine Meadow Primary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Pine Meadow Primary School?
Pine Meadow Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Meadow Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Meadow Primary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Meadow Primary School rank in MN?
Pine Meadow Primary School ranks #206 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pine Meadow Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Meadow Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Pine Meadow Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Meadow Primary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Pine Meadow Primary School a charter school?
No, Pine Meadow Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Meadow Primary School a Title I school?
No, Pine Meadow Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Meadow Primary School?
27.9% of students at Pine Meadow Primary School 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (320) 253-8303
- Area population (ZIP 56377)
- 21,008
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 56377; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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