- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richfield, MN
Centennial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273175001311
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- 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 #7 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Richfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273175001311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Centennial Elementary shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 273175001311 · Richfield, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 13.2:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Richfield Senior High (1,183 students)
Centennial Elementary shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 33.4 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
- Richfield Seni
Richfield Senior High
1,183 students
- Richfield Midd
Richfield Middle
808 students
- Richfield Stem
Richfield Stem School
604 students
- Richfield Dual
Richfield Dual Language School
529 students
- Sheridan Hills 406
Sheridan Hills Elementary
406 students
- This school 303
Centennial Elementary
303 students
What this shows Centennial Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Elementary compares
Centennial Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 39% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$17,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
White 20.1%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Centennial Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richfield Public School District reports $17,931 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richfield Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richfield Stem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richfield Dual Language School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Hills Elementary | Larger | 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
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Elementary
How many students attend Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Elementary?
68.6% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Richfield Public School District?
Besides Centennial Elementary, Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Senior High (1,183 students), Richfield Middle (808 students), and Richfield Stem School (604 students). See the Richfield Public School District district page for the complete list.