At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
46
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
94%+45.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
4.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
PINE POINT ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in PONSFORD, Minnesota. The school enrolls 46 students. It is part of the PINE POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
4.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
46 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictPINE POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27005
CityPONSFORD
ZIP56575
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID272896000034
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment46
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native95.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.