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#625 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 31% in state

Pine Point Elementary

Elementary School · Pine Point Public School District · Ponsford, MN

An elementary school in Ponsford, MN where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. BOX 8, Ponsford, MN 56575

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.7:1
District spending per student$32,696
Chronic Absenteeism78.7%

Students at Pine Point Elementary score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pine Point Elementary 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average357/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$55,673

Median home value

$268,800

Median rent

$688/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

25.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56575; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pine Point Public School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$32,696NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pine Point Elementary is listed in PINE POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pine Point Elementary

Pine Point Elementary is a public elementary school in Ponsford, MN, part of Pine Point Public School District, serving approximately 47 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pine Point Elementary

What grades does Pine Point Elementary serve?

Pine Point Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Pine Point Elementary?

Pine Point Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Point Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Point Elementary is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine Point Elementary rank in MN?

Pine Point Elementary ranks #625 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Pine Point Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Point Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Pine Point Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Point Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pine Point Elementary a charter school?

No, Pine Point Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pine Point Elementary a Title I school?

No, Pine Point Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Point Elementary?

95.7% of students at Pine Point Elementary 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Becker County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.7%
Area population (ZIP 56575)
647
Area average commute
34.8 min
Area median age
58.2
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 56575; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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