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#872 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 44% in state
Pipestone Elementary
Elementary School · Pipestone Area School District · Pipestone, MN
A Pipestone Area School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1401 7TH STREET SW, Pipestone, MN 56164
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pipestone Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
50.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pipestone 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average385/100K
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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
$71,550
Median home value
$133,300
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swwc Elc - PipestoneEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Heartland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 11 | 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.
Pipestone Area School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pipestone Elementary is listed in PIPESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pipestone Elementary
Pipestone Elementary is a public elementary school in Pipestone, MN, part of Pipestone Area School District, serving approximately 518 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #872 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pipestone Elementary
What grades does Pipestone Elementary serve?
Pipestone Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pipestone Elementary?
Pipestone Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pipestone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pipestone Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pipestone Elementary rank in MN?
Pipestone Elementary ranks #872 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pipestone Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pipestone Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Pipestone Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pipestone Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pipestone Elementary a charter school?
No, Pipestone Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pipestone Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pipestone Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pipestone Elementary?
50.6% of students at Pipestone 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pipestone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (507) 562-6200
- Area population (ZIP 56164)
- 5,573
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 56164; 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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