- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Circle Pines, MN
Centennial Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270810002753
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Area Learning Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Circle Pines · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Area Learning Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Area Learning Center ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Circle Pines, MN.
School address
District: Centennial Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270810002753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Centennial Area Learning Center grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+37.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 270810002753 · Circle Pines, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 15.8:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (2,067 students)
Centennial Area Learning Center grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+37.7%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Centennial Area Learning Center 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
- Blue Heron Ele 707
Blue Heron Elementary
707 students
- Rice Lake Elem 687
Rice Lake Elementary
687 students
- Centerville El 607
Centerville Elementary
607 students
- This school 79
Centennial Area Learning Center
79 students
What this shows Centennial Area Learning Center reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Area Learning Center compares
Centennial Area Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
94.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 79 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Centennial Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Centennial Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Heron Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rice Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Area Learning Center'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
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~79 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Area Learning Center
How many students attend Centennial Area Learning Center?
Centennial Area Learning Center has 79 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Circle Pines, MN. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Area Learning Center is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Area Learning Center?
57.4% of students at Centennial Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Area Learning Center is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Circle Pines, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Area Learning Center?
Centennial Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial Area Learning Center rank among public schools in Circle Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Area Learning Center ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Circle Pines, 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 Circle Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Centennial Public School District?
Besides Centennial Area Learning Center, Centennial Public School District also operates Centennial High School (2,067 students), Centennial Middle (1,595 students), and Blue Heron Elementary (707 students). See the Centennial Public School District district page for the complete list.