Plainview Elementary School serves 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Plainview School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Plainview Elementary School?
567 students attend Plainview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Plainview Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview Elementary School?
Plainview Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plainview Elementary School offer ?
Plainview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Plainview Elementary School part of?
Plainview Elementary School is part of Plainview School District.
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