- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blaine, MN
Centerview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Centerview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273333005028
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerview Elementary earns 40/100 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
- elementary schools in Blaine · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerview Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerview Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Blaine, MN.
School address
District: Spring Lake Park Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273333005028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Centerview Elementary held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 273333005028 · Blaine, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 14.3:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students)
Centerview Elementary held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Centerview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Lake Pa
Spring Lake Park Senior High
1,909 students
- Westwood Inter
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
1,646 students
- This school 685
Centerview Elementary
685 students
- Woodcrest El. 558
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion
558 students
- Park Terrace E 532
Park Terrace Elementary
532 students
- Northpoint Ele 488
Northpoint Elementary
488 students
What this shows Centerview Elementary reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centerview Elementary compares
Centerview 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$12,472
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 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
African American 17.5%
Asian 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 11.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Centerview Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Lake Park Public Schools reports $12,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centerview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Park Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Terrace Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northpoint Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centerview Elementary
How many students attend Centerview Elementary?
Centerview Elementary has 685 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blaine, MN. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerview Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Centerview Elementary?
43.3% of students at Centerview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Centerview Elementary is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Blaine, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerview Elementary?
Centerview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Centerview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Blaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerview Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Blaine, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Blaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
Besides Centerview Elementary, Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students), Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch (1,646 students), and Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion (558 students). See the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.