PINECREST ELEMENTARY

450 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Pinecrest Elementary, located in Hastings, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hastings Public School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early grades, emphasizing the development of essential academic skills alongside social-emotional growth. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, Pinecrest aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares its young learners for success as they transition to intermediate and secondary levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pinecrest Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Hastings community, placing a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and families. The school environment is structured to encourage curiosity, inclusivity, and a love for learning, often utilizing local resources to enhance the student experience. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, Pinecrest strives to cultivate a safe, positive space where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential and develop the confidence necessary for future academic endeavors.

450

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINECREST ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	34
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	37
American Indian	3

White
372 (82.7 %)
Two or More
37 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (7.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(651)480-7284
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 87

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 90