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Pipestone Elementary

Summary:

Pipestone Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Pipestone, Minnesota, with 519 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.4. The school is part of the Pipestone Area School District, which is ranked 313 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pipestone Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 67.44% White, 22.93% Hispanic, and 5.01% two or more races, which is more diverse than nearby schools like Lake Benton Elementary (100% White) and Heartland Elementary (95.69% White). The school has also demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in math and science, with 45.34% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and 52% proficiency in MCA-III Science, outperforming the district and state averages.

While Pipestone Elementary has performed well for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and those of low socioeconomic status, it has struggled with other subgroups, like English Language Learners. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, and it lags behind higher-performing schools like Lake Benton Elementary and Rtr Elementary School. The school also faces a declining enrollment, which could impact its resources and funding.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1401 7th Street SW
       Pipestone, MN  56164-8888

(507) 562-6200

District: Pipestone Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
472nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,769 Help


Students who attend Pipestone Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pipestone Middle
High:    Pipestone Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.6%
Hispanic:
23.2%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pipestone Elementary ranks worse than 53.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.6%), Hispanic (23.2%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pipestone Elementary is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pipestone Elementary is $11,769.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pipestone Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pipestone Elementary 472nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Pipestone Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pipestone Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pipestone Area School District 313th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pipestone Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pipestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.52 81st 674 88.0%
2006 66.65 240th 756 68.3%
2007 81.15 72nd 777 90.7%
2008 82.76 60th 781 92.3%
2010 70.22 232nd 803 71.1%
2011 54.27 463rd 814 43.1%
2012 51.66 501st 820 38.9%
2013 60.29 371st 824 55.0%
2014 56.20 426th 826 48.4%
2015 34.74 635th 840 24.4%
2016 34.29 641st 848 24.4%
2017 54.89 454th 853 46.8%
2018 52.89 471st 847 44.4%
2019 45.53 561st 870 35.5%
2021 58.49 399th 869 54.1%
2022 65.72 316th 858 63.2%
2023 62.50 340th 845 59.8%
2024 51.69 472nd 881 46.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pipestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.68 59th 256 77.0%
2023 37.32 180th 276 34.8%
2024 18.57 287th 303 5.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pipestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.88 224th 515 56.5%
2021 39.47 279th 417 33.1%
2022 37.06 341st 500 31.8%
2023 39.04 335th 524 36.1%
2024 50.82 261st 572 54.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pipestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.73 388th 728 46.7%
2019 48.02 411th 740 44.5%
2021 64.55 212th 683 69.0%
2022 74.99 110th 663 83.4%
2023 62.93 269th 774 65.2%
2024 55.62 348th 793 56.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Pipestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.26 470th 774 39.3%
2019 38.11 560th 787 28.8%
2021 58.09 358th 783 54.3%
2022 67.22 272nd 799 66.0%
2023 64.02 300th 787 61.9%
2024 54.31 400th 809 50.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Pipestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.34 420th 779 46.1%
2019 50.22 464th 798 41.9%
2021 54.91 394th 784 49.7%
2022 60.38 332nd 808 58.9%
2023 56.67 370th 799 53.7%
2024 45.65 496th 826 40.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pipestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.57 44th 220 80.0%
2019 43.22 125th 219 42.9%
2022 59.06 59th 209 71.8%
2023 47.75 96th 214 55.1%
2024 25.73 200th 249 19.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pipestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.24 503rd 712 29.4%
2019 31.20 584th 722 19.1%
2021 50.08 345th 710 51.4%
2022 64.48 232nd 725 68.0%
2023 62.03 255th 712 64.2%
2024 48.82 384th 730 47.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pipestone Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 268 1 6 1 10 n/a n/a 0 286
1996 268 1 6 1 10 n/a n/a 0 286
1998 296 1 4 2 7 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 280 3 2 7 7 n/a n/a 0 299
2000 230 1 2 3 9 n/a n/a 0 245
2001 222 2 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 233
2002 257 1 1 9 9 n/a n/a 0 277
2003 257 1 1 9 9 n/a n/a 0 277
2004 246 4 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 258
2005 228 6 1 3 8 n/a n/a 0 246
2006 221 4 2 6 9 n/a n/a 0 242
2007 205 6 4 11 13 n/a n/a 0 239
2008 184 8 3 9 7 n/a n/a 0 211
2009 208 4 4 14 9 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 203 6 7 12 5 n/a n/a 0 233
2011 219 3 5 17 3 0 2 0 249
2012 212 2 3 17 1 0 5 0 240
2013 225 0 2 15 2 0 6 0 250
2014 224 1 3 31 4 0 12 0 275
2015 208 2 3 32 1 0 15 0 261
2016 197 6 4 46 1 0 18 0 272
2017 181 5 4 44 2 0 14 0 250
2018 170 7 1 43 2 0 15 0 238
2019 168 8 2 45 1 0 17 0 241
2020 165 2 1 41 1 0 14 0 224
2021 169 2 1 48 0 0 10 0 230
2022 346 11 2 133 4 0 31 0 527
2023 350 16 2 119 6 0 26 0 519
2024 345 10 5 120 9 0 29 0 518

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pipestone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 286 18.5 15.5 26.6
1996 286 18.5 15.5 26.6
1998 310 n/a 0.0 25.5
1999 299 20.6 14.5 27.8
2000 245 19.5 12.6 38.4
2001 233 16.0 14.6 36.5
2002 277 19.0 14.6 41.9
2003 277 19.0 14.6 41.9
2004 258 19.1 13.5 52.7
2005 246 19.5 12.6 46.7
2006 242 15.2 15.9 45.9
2007 239 10.4 23.0 44.4
2008 211 9.5 22.2 46
2009 239 15.5 15.4 49.4
2010 233 17.2 13.4 48.5
2011 249 16.1 15.4 50.6
2012 240 16.1 14.8 49.6
2013 250 16.0 15.6 50.8
2014 275 17.1 16.0 53.1
2015 261 17.0 15.3 53.6
2016 272 18.0 15.1 55.5
2017 250 18.2 13.7 54.4
2018 238 17.2 13.8 55.5
2019 241 16.1 14.9 60.6
2020 224 16.9 13.2 47.8
2021 230 16.9 13.5 43
2022 527 40.5 13.0 47.4
2023 519 41.7 12.4 53.6
2024 518 43.7 11.8 50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pipestone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 286 18.5 15.5 26.6
1996 286 18.5 15.5 26.6
1998 310 n/a 0.0 25.5
1999 299 20.6 14.5 27.8
2000 245 19.5 12.6 38.4
2001 233 16.0 14.6 36.5
2002 277 19.0 14.6 41.9
2003 277 19.0 14.6 41.9
2004 258 19.1 13.5 52.7
2005 246 19.5 12.6 46.7
2006 242 15.2 15.9 45.9
2007 239 10.4 23.0 44.4
2008 211 9.5 22.2 46
2009 239 15.5 15.4 49.4
2010 233 17.2 13.4 48.5
2011 249 16.1 15.4 50.6
2012 240 16.1 14.8 49.6
2013 250 16.0 15.6 50.8
2014 275 17.1 16.0 53.1
2015 261 17.0 15.3 53.6
2016 272 18.0 15.1 55.5
2017 250 18.2 13.7 54.4
2018 238 17.2 13.8 55.5
2019 241 16.1 14.9 60.6
2020 224 16.9 13.2 47.8
2021 230 16.9 13.5 43
2022 527 40.5 13.0 47.4
2023 519 41.7 12.4 53.6
2024 518 43.7 11.8 50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pipestone Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,769

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pipestone Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 561st of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 340th of 845 Elementary schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pipestone Elementary)50.758.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pipestone Area School District)5058.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pipestone Elementary)45.352.4
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pipestone Area School District)44.752.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Pipestone Elementary)57.761.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pipestone Area School District)56.860.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Pipestone Elementary)64.647.4
 17.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Pipestone Area School District)63.446.8
 16.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students241519
 115.4%
African American816
 100%
American Indian16
 500%
Asian22
Hispanic45119
 164.4%
Pacific Islander00
White168350
 108.3%
Two or More Races1726
 52.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%53.6%
 7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pipestone Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 518 students attended Pipestone Elementary.

Students who attend Pipestone Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pipestone Middle
High : Pipestone Senior High

Students at Pipestone Elementary are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

Pipestone Elementary ranks 472nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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