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#959 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 48% in state
Pine River-backus Elementary
Elementary School · Pine River-backus School District · Pine River, MN
An elementary school in Pine River, MN where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 610, Pine River, MN 56474
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine River-backus Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pine River-backus 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,283/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pine River), 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
$55,741
Median home value
$220,500
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56474; 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 River-backus School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine River-backus Elementary is listed in PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine River-backus Elementary
Pine River-backus Elementary is a public elementary school in Pine River, MN, part of Pine River-backus School District, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #959 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine River-backus Elementary
What grades does Pine River-backus Elementary serve?
Pine River-backus Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pine River-backus Elementary?
Pine River-backus Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine River-backus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine River-backus Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine River-backus Elementary rank in MN?
Pine River-backus Elementary ranks #959 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pine River-backus Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine River-backus Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 River-backus Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine River-backus Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pine River-backus Elementary a charter school?
No, Pine River-backus Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine River-backus Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pine River-backus Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine River-backus Elementary?
68.6% of students at Pine River-backus 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (218) 587-4447
- Area population (ZIP 56474)
- 4,471
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
Official sources & links
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 56474; 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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