Pine Island Early Learning Center in Pine Island, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Pine Island Early Learning Center is a public school in Pine Island, Minnesota that is part of Pine Island School District 255. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

212 1st Ave SE

Pine Island, MN 55963 View local requests

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Mrs. Giesen

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Pine Island Early Learning Center Demographics

22%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Pine Island Early Learning Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 9, 2026

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