- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Centennial Middle held near 1,544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 65.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 270810002784 · Lino Lakes, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,595 enr · 36.3:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (2,067 students)
Centennial Middle held near 1,544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 65.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Centennial Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,067 students
- This school
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
- Centennial Ele 502
Centennial Elementary
502 students
What this shows Centennial Middle reports 1,595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Middle compares
Centennial Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,766
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,595 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,529 (2022-23) → 1,544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.