Enrollment
1,595
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lino Lakes, MN
Centennial Middle
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270810002784
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Lino Lakes · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Lino Lakes, MN.
School address
District: Centennial Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270810002784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+130% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centennial Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centennial Middle
Centennial Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, enrolling 1,595 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Minnesota schools and 130% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,595 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #81, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 532 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Centennial Public School District spends $12,270 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Centennial Public School District also operates Centennial High School (2,067 students) and Blue Heron Elementary (707 students) alongside Centennial Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Centennial Middle compares
Centennial Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.3:1 | ▲ 130% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,595 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,595
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36.3:1
students per teacher
- 130% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,270
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
African American 8.5%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Centennial Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centennial Public School District, which includes Centennial Middle.
$12,270
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 62.8%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Centennial Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Heron Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rice Lake Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerville Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~36.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Centennial Middle
How many students attend Centennial Middle?
Centennial Middle has 1,595 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lino Lakes, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle is 36.3:1, which is 130% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 131% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Middle?
19.9% of students at Centennial Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Middle?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Middle is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Lino Lakes, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Middle?
Centennial Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial Middle rank among public schools in Lino Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle ranks #8 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.
Is Centennial Middle a good school?
Centennial Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Centennial Public School District?
Besides Centennial Middle, Centennial Public School District also operates Centennial High School (2,067 students), Blue Heron Elementary (707 students), and Rice Lake Elementary (687 students). See the Centennial Public School District district page for the complete list.
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