- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Circle Pines, MN
Centennial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270810000332
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Circle Pines · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Circle Pines, MN.
School address
District: Centennial Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270810000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Centennial Elementary held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270810000332 · Circle Pines, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 16.2:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (2,067 students)
Centennial Elementary held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Centennial 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
- 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 502
Centennial Elementary
502 students
What this shows Centennial Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Elementary compares
Centennial 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
African American 22.3%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Centennial 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 Centennial Elementary 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial 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
- 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 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Elementary
How many students attend Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Circle Pines, MN. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Elementary?
34.7% of students at Centennial Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Elementary is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Circle Pines, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Centennial Elementary rank among public schools in Circle Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary ranks #3 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 Elementary, 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.