PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located at 401 Murray Avenue in Pine River, Minnesota, the Pine River-Backus School District serves as an essential educational hub for families throughout its rural remote community within the broader Brainerd region. As an active, traditional public school system, the district operates three school facilities that deliver continuous educational pathways from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a student body of 906 learners, maintaining a balanced enrollment of 452 female and 454 male students. From early childhood development through high school graduation, Pine River-Backus offers structured learning environments tailored to foster academic growth, foundational literacy, and post-secondary readiness.

To cultivate a supportive and responsive learning environment, the Pine River-Backus School District maintains a robust professional workforce comprising roughly 276 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional leadership is led by over 131 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by nearly 22 instructional aides who offer targeted classroom assistance, alongside approximately 123 dedicated support staff managing operational, administrative, and student services. This comprehensive staffing model allows the district to maintain a strong community focus, offering personalized instruction and strong student support. For parents, prospective residents, and educational researchers, Pine River-Backus School District represents a dedicated, community-centered public school system committed to serving central Minnesota’s youth.