Pine Hill Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026)

9015 Hadley Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pine Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).

The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 521 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
: Bottom 50% in MN
: 48% (Top 50%)
: 49% (Btm 50%)
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pine Hill Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Pine Hill Elementary School
Kind	84
1	90
2	79
3	95
4	86
5	87

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

521 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School
2023	530
2022	481
2021	477
2020	443
2019	443
2018	413
2017	413
2016	405
2015	383
2014	350
2013	355
2012	365
2011	367
2010	369
2009	484
2008	487
2007	476
2006	476
2005	479
2004	504
2003	529
2002	611
2001	624
2000	607
1999	611
1998	581
1997	567
1996	569
1995	533
1994	532
1993	531
1992	546
1991	752
1990	729
1989	745
1988	750
1987	748

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School
2023	33
2022	33
2021	35
2020	33
2019	33
2018	31
2017	31
2016	31
2015	30
2014	26
2013	28
2012	29
2011	27
2010	27
2009	32
2008	34
2007	31
2006	28
2005	28
2004	30
2003	34
2002	37
2001	37
2000	37
1999	32
1997	26
1996	28
1995	29
1994	29
1993	28
1992	25
1991	30
1990	29

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 4, 2026

School Rankings

Pine Hill 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 of Pine Hill Elementary School is 0.62, 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.

This School

State Level (MN)

#921 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School
2023	#921
2022	#1029
2021	#995
2019	#837
2018	#698
2017	#849
2016	#764
2015	#693
2014	#723
2013	#499
2012	#488

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

48%

46%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	48%	46%	53%
2022	46%	45%	51%
2021	42%	45%	52%
2019	59%	56%	65%
2018	62%	58%	67%
2017	59%	59%	67%
2016	62%	60%	69%
2015	67%	61%	69%
2014	57%	61%	70%
2013	67%	61%	73%
2012	67%	62%	68%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

49%

51%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2022	49%	51%	57%
2021	47%	53%	61%
2019	53%	59%	68%
2018	59%	60%	67%
2017	57%	61%	70%
2016	60%	60%	71%
2015	57%	60%	70%
2014	62%	59%	67%
2013	62%	58%	67%
2012	82%	76%	84%
2011	82%	74%	83%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30-34%

41%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2022	32%	41%	47%
2021	32%	45%	53%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	16:1	14:1	22:1
2022	15:1	14:1	23:1
2021	14:1	14:1	23:1
2020	13:1	14:1	17:1
2019	13:1	14:1	17:1
2018	13:1	16:1	17:1
2017	13:1	14:1	17:1
2016	13:1	16:1	17:1
2015	13:1	16:1	16:1
2014	14:1	15:1	16:1
2013	13:1	15:1	16:1
2012	13:1	15:1	17:1
2011	14:1	15:1	17:1
2010	14:1	15:1	17:1
2009	15:1	15:1	17:1
2008	14:1	15:1	17:1
2007	15:1	16:1	17:1
2006	17:1	16:1	18:1
2005	17:1	16:1	19:1
2004	17:1	16:1	18:1
2003	16:1	16:1	18:1
2002	17:1	16:1	17:1
2001	17:1	16:1	18:1
2000	16:1	16:1	18:1
1999	19:1	15:1	18:1
1997	22:1	17:1	22:1
1996	20:1	17:1	21:1
1995	18:1	17:1	23:1
1994	18:1	17:1	22:1
1993	19:1	18:1	22:1
1992	22:1	17:1	22:1
1991	25:1	17:1	22:1
1990	25:1	17:1	21:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2021)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2021	1%	2%
2020	1%	2%
2019	1%	2%
1997	1%	2%	1%
1994	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

14%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	13%	7%	13%
2022	11%	7%	12%
2021	10%	7%	11%
2020	7%	7%	11%
2019	7%	7%	11%
2018	6%	7%	12%
2017	6%	7%	12%
2016	4%	7%	11%
2015	4%	6%	11%
2014	5%	6%	10%
2013	5%	6%	9%
2012	6%	7%	9%
2011	8%	6%	9%
2010	7%	6%	10%
2009	7%	6%	10%
2008	5%	6%	9%
2007	6%	6%	9%
2006	5%	6%	8%
2005	3%	5%	7%
2004	3%	5%	6%
2003	3%	5%	5%
2002	2%	5%	4%
2001	2%	5%	4%
2000	1%	5%	3%
1999	1%	5%	3%
1998	2%	4%	3%
1997	2%	4%	3%
1996	2%	4%	3%
1995	1%	4%	3%
1994	1%	4%	2%
1993	2%	3%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

11%

12%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	11%	11%	9%
2022	11%	10%	9%
2021	12%	10%	9%
2020	12%	9%	8%
2019	12%	9%	8%
2018	13%	9%	7%
2017	13%	9%	7%
2016	12%	9%	7%
2015	12%	9%	7%
2014	10%	8%	7%
2013	8%	8%	7%
2012	8%	7%	6%
2011	9%	7%	6%
2010	8%	7%	5%
2009	8%	6%	5%
2008	9%	6%	5%
2007	9%	6%	5%
2006	8%	5%	5%
2005	5%	5%	4%
2004	5%	4%	3%
2003	4%	4%	3%
2002	4%	4%	3%
2001	3%	3%	2%
2000	2%	3%	2%
1999	1%	3%	2%
1998	2%	2%	2%
1997	1%	2%	2%
1996	2%	2%	2%
1995	1%	2%	2%
1994	1%	2%	2%
1990	2%	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

10%

12%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	12%	12%	9%
2022	9%	12%	9%
2021	8%	11%	8%
2020	7%	11%	8%
2019	7%	11%	8%
2018	8%	11%	7%
2017	8%	11%	7%
2016	9%	10%	7%
2015	6%	10%	7%
2014	6%	10%	7%
2013	6%	9%	7%
2012	8%	9%	7%
2011	8%	9%	7%
2010	12%	10%	8%
2009	11%	10%	7%
2008	10%	9%	7%
2007	6%	9%	7%
2006	5%	8%	6%
2005	5%	8%	6%
2004	4%	8%	5%
2003	4%	7%	5%
2002	3%	7%	4%
2001	2%	7%	4%
2000	2%	6%	3%
1999	1%	5%	3%
1998	1%	6%	3%
1997	1%	5%	2%
1991	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

58%

61%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	58%	62%	61%
2022	63%	63%	63%
2021	65%	64%	65%
2020	69%	66%	67%
2019	69%	66%	67%
2018	68%	67%	69%
2017	68%	67%	69%
2016	71%	68%	70%
2015	73%	69%	71%
2014	75%	71%	71%
2013	76%	72%	73%
2012	73%	73%	74%
2011	72%	74%	75%
2010	73%	75%	76%
2009	74%	76%	77%
2008	76%	76%	78%
2007	79%	77%	78%
2006	82%	79%	80%
2005	87%	79%	82%
2004	88%	80%	85%
2003	89%	81%	86%
2002	91%	82%	88%
2001	93%	83%	89%
2000	95%	84%	91%
1999	96%	85%	92%
1998	95%	86%	91%
1997	95%	87%	92%
1996	96%	87%	93%
1995	97%	88%	93%
1994	97%	88%	94%
1993	98%	89%	95%
1992	98%	90%	95%
1991	99%	91%	98%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	6%	6%	8%
2022	6%	6%	7%
2021	4%	6%	7%
2020	4%	5%	6%
2019	4%	5%	6%
2018	5%	4%	5%
2017	5%	4%	5%
2016	4%	4%	5%
2015	5%	4%	4%
2014	4%	3%	5%
2013	5%	3%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.62

0.59

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	0.62	0.59	0.60
2022	0.57	0.58	0.57
2021	0.55	0.57	0.56
2020	0.50	0.54	0.53
2019	0.50	0.54	0.53
2018	0.51	0.53	0.50
2017	0.51	0.53	0.50
2016	0.47	0.52	0.49
2015	0.45	0.51	0.48
2014	0.43	0.48	0.47
2013	0.41	0.47	0.46
2012	0.45	0.45	0.44
2011	0.47	0.44	0.42
2010	0.45	0.42	0.39
2009	0.43	0.41	0.39
2008	0.41	0.41	0.38
2007	0.36	0.40	0.36
2006	0.32	0.37	0.34
2005	0.24	0.37	0.31
2004	0.22	0.35	0.28
2003	0.21	0.34	0.24
2002	0.17	0.32	0.22
2001	0.13	0.31	0.20
2000	0.10	0.29	0.17
1999	0.08	0.28	0.15
1998	0.10	0.26	0.15
1997	0.10	0.24	0.14
1996	0.08	0.23	0.13
1995	0.06	0.23	0.12
1994	0.05	0.22	0.12
1993	0.04	0.21	0.11

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

24%

36%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	25%	35%	20%
2022	16%	26%	12%
2021	14%	26%	11%
2020	19%	28%	13%
2019	19%	28%	13%
2018	22%	30%	15%
2017	22%	30%	15%
2016	24%	31%	16%
2015	22%	31%	15%
2014	18%	31%	14%
2013	22%	31%	14%
2012	19%	30%	14%
2011	16%	29%	12%
2010	12%	28%	11%
2009	16%	25%	10%
2008	13%	24%	9%
2007	15%	23%	9%
2006	12%	23%	9%
2005	12%	22%	8%
2004	9%	21%	7%
2003	22%	20%	8%
2002	6%	19%	6%
2001	8%	18%	5%
2000	7%	18%	6%
1999	8%	19%	6%
1998	9%	19%	6%
1997	7%	19%	6%
1996	10%	19%	8%
1995	11%	18%	7%
1994	11%	18%	9%
1993	9%	17%	6%
1992	11%	18%	8%
1991	6%	16%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Pine Hill Elementary School	Minnesota	South Washington County Schools
2023	8%	8%	6%
2022	5%	6%	4%
2021	6%	6%	3%
2020	9%	8%	5%
2019	9%	8%	5%
2018	10%	8%	4%
2017	10%	8%	4%
2016	5%	7%	4%
2015	6%	7%	4%
2014	5%	7%	5%
2013	7%	7%	5%
2012	10%	7%	5%
2011	9%	8%	4%
2010	9%	8%	4%
2009	6%	8%	5%
2008	7%	8%	5%
2007	8%	7%	4%
2006	7%	7%	4%
2005	7%	7%	3%
2004	8%	7%	3%
2003	10%	7%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

South Washington County Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Hill Elementary School's ranking?

Pine Hill Elementary School is ranked #921 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).

How many students attend Pine Hill Elementary School?

521 students attend Pine Hill Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Pine Hill Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Hill Elementary School?

Pine Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

What grades does Pine Hill Elementary School offer ?

Pine Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Pine Hill Elementary School part of?

Pine Hill Elementary School is part of South Washington County Schools.

School Reviews

Review Pine Hill Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

January 12, 2026

Public School Rankings: Are They Accurate?

Explore how accurate public school rankings really are, their limitations, and how parents can interpret them in 2026.

January 12, 2026

Public School Schedule Options Explained for Families

Learn how public school schedule options like year-round calendars, block scheduling, and later start times affect students and families in 2026.

January 12, 2026

How to Request Special Education Services at School Registration

A step-by-step guide for families on how to request special education services at school registration, including IEPs, 504 plans, timelines, and tips.