PANKALO

Pankalo is a public elementary school that is part of the Northeast Metro 916 school district, located in LAKE ELMO, MN with about 81 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Pankalo has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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**Pankalo Education Center** is a specialized public school facility located in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, serving as part of the **Stillwater Area Public Schools (ISD 834)**. Unlike a traditional K-12 neighborhood school, Pankalo functions as a therapeutic and alternative learning environment. Its primary mission is to provide comprehensive support for students with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs that require a more structured and specialized setting than what is typically available in a general education classroom.

The school is designed to offer a personalized educational experience, integrating rigorous academics with intensive social-emotional learning and behavioral support. By maintaining smaller class sizes and providing access to a dedicated team of special education teachers, counselors, and support staff, Pankalo focuses on helping students develop the coping skills and academic progress necessary to succeed. The facility is highly specialized, aiming to bridge the gap for students who benefit from a therapeutic environment while ensuring they remain connected to the broader goals of the Stillwater school district.

For more information, contact Pankalo at (651) 415-6302 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.