Pipestone Elementary

519 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hill Elementary, located at 900 6th Ave SW in Pipestone, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational hub for the Pipestone Area School District. As a dedicated elementary facility, the school focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation for students in the early stages of their education. The school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing not only core curriculum standards but also the personal and social development of its young learners within a supportive, small-town environment.

The institution is known for fostering a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to meet the diverse needs of their students. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, Hill Elementary aims to prepare its children for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through its commitment to local education, the school remains a cornerstone of Pipestone, striving to create a positive learning experience that encourages curiosity, academic achievement, and a sense of belonging among its student body.

519

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pipestone Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	119
Black	16
Asian	2
Two or More	26
American Indian	6

White
350 (67.4 %)
Hispanic
119 (22.9 %)
Two or More
26 (5.0 %)
Black
16 (3.1 %)
American Indian
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PIPESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)562-6200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 70