At a glance
Reported students
387
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
363.5
Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School: 387 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 341
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School
Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Eagan. It is one of 14 current school records connected to West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan. NCES reports 387 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (31%) and White (28.2%). English learners represent 14.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.2%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black31%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–04
369 reported students
Somerset Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
412 reported students
Garlough Environmental Magnet
Elementary · Grades KG–04
414 reported students
Mendota Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
358 reported students
Early Learning Resource Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
187 reported students
Early Learning and Family Resource
Other · Grades PK–PK
31 reported students
Public schools near Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science Elementary · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | KG–05 | 707 | 2.1 mi |
| Woodland Elementary Elementary · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | KG–05 | 720 | 2.5 mi |
| Deerwood Elementary Elementary · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | KG–05 | 528 | 2.6 mi |
| Mendota Elementary Elementary · West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan | PK–04 | 358 | 3.1 mi |
| Northview Elementary Elementary · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | KG–05 | 396 | 3.3 mi |
| Thomas Lake Elementary Elementary · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | KG–05 | 575 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School
What grades does Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School serve?
Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan.
How many students attend Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School?
Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School reported 387 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 341 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 387 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School in?
Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan, based in Mendota Heights, MN, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science (2.1 mi), Woodland Elementary (2.5 mi), Deerwood Elementary (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.