PILOT KNOB STEM MAGNET SCHOOL

pilotknob.isd197.org/

377 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School, located in Eagan, Minnesota, is a public elementary school within the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area School District (ISD 197). As a dedicated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) magnet program, the school prioritizes an inquiry-based curriculum that encourages students to solve real-world problems through hands-on learning, critical thinking, and collaboration. By integrating STEM concepts across all academic subjects, the school aims to foster innovation and prepare students to succeed in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

In addition to its specialized academic focus, Pilot Knob is recognized for its inclusive community environment and its commitment to student-centered instruction. The school leverages its magnet status to draw students from a diverse range of backgrounds, enriching the classroom experience with varied perspectives. Through partnerships and modern facilities, the school provides students with early exposure to engineering design processes and digital literacy, ensuring they develop the essential skills necessary for future academic and professional endeavors.

377

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PILOT KNOB STEM MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	59
Black	124
Asian	41
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

Black
124 (32.9 %)
White
113 (30.0 %)
Hispanic
59 (15.6 %)
Asian
41 (10.9 %)
Two or More
38 (10.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Phone:	(651)403-7900
Website:	http://pilotknob.isd197.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 60