Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pillsbury Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pillsbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pillsbury Elementary School's student population of 359 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discovery, and Empowerment.
School Rankings
Pillsbury Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pillsbury Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1578 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
35%
12%
White
29%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pillsbury Elementary School's ranking?
Pillsbury Elementary School is ranked #1578 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pillsbury Elementary School often compared to?
Pillsbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waite Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pillsbury Elementary School?
359 students attend Pillsbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Pillsbury Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pillsbury Elementary School?
Pillsbury Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pillsbury Elementary School offer ?
Pillsbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pillsbury Elementary School part of?
Pillsbury Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Pillsbury Elementary School located?
Pillsbury Elementary School is located in the Windom Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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