- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lino Lakes, MN
Blue Heron Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Heron Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270810003172
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Heron Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Lino Lakes · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Heron Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Heron Elementary ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Lino Lakes, MN.
School address
District: Centennial Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270810003172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Blue Heron Elementary held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 270810003172 · Lino Lakes, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 16.4:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (2,067 students)
Blue Heron Elementary held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Blue Heron Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,067 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle
1,595 students
- This school 707
Blue Heron Elementary
707 students
- Rice Lake Elem 687
Rice Lake Elementary
687 students
- Centerville El 607
Centerville Elementary
607 students
- Centennial Ele 502
Centennial Elementary
502 students
What this shows Blue Heron Elementary reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Heron Elementary compares
Blue Heron Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,766
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Asian 8.1%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Blue Heron Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centennial Public School District reports $12,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Heron Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rice Lake Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Heron Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,595
- Students per teacher
- 36.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Heron Elementary
How many students attend Blue Heron Elementary?
Blue Heron Elementary has 707 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lino Lakes, MN. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Heron Elementary?
22.5% of students at Blue Heron Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Heron Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Heron Elementary is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Lino Lakes, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Heron Elementary?
Blue Heron Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Heron Elementary rank among public schools in Lino Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Heron Elementary ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Lino Lakes, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lino Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Centennial Public School District?
Besides Blue Heron Elementary, Centennial Public School District also operates Centennial High School (2,067 students), Centennial Middle (1,595 students), and Rice Lake Elementary (687 students). See the Centennial Public School District district page for the complete list.