School Overview
Pine River-Backus Elementary, located in Pine River, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Pine River-Backus School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing small-town community values, the school works to ensure that each child receives personalized attention in a setting that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for future success through a balance of core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Pine River-Backus Elementary integrates technology and collaborative projects to engage students, often involving families and the broader community in school activities. For those seeking detailed information on registration, school calendars, staff directories, or specific district initiatives, the official school website at [www.prbschools.org](http://www.prbschools.org) serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.
477
Total Students
37.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINE RIVER-BACKUS ELEMENTARY
Demographic Student Count
White439
Hispanic9
Black1
Asian4
Two or More20
American Indian4
  • White
    439 (92.0 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (4.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • 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: PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)587-4447
Website: http://www.prbschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 267
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 59
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 75
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 67
Grade 6 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINE RIVER-BACKUS ELEMENTARY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten59
Kindergarten60
Grade 159
Grade 256
Grade 375
Grade 445
Grade 567
Grade 656
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINE RIVER-BACKUS ELEMENTARY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23549.3%
Male24250.7%