PINE HILL ELEMENTARY

9015 HADLEY AVE S
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016

phes.sowashco.org

502 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Hill Elementary is a public school located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, serving students within the South Washington County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core foundational skills and utilizing modern instructional practices, Pine Hill aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community, actively encouraging collaboration between teachers, students, and families. With a focus on creating a well-rounded educational experience, Pine Hill provides various programs and resources designed to engage students’ interests and meet diverse learning needs. As part of the broader South Washington County School District, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives that prioritize innovation, equity, and high academic standards.

502

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINE HILL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	50
Black	48
Asian	69
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
297 (59.2%)
Asian
69 (13.7%)
Hispanic
50 (10.0%)
Black
48 (9.6%)
Two or More
36 (7.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	South Washington County Schools
Phone:	(651)425-3901
Website:	http://phes.sowashco.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 79

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 88