- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roseville, MN
Central Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273243001388
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Park Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Elementary ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Roseville, MN.
School address
District: Roseville Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273243001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Central Park Elementary grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 273243001388 · Roseville, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 13.3:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students)
Central Park Elementary grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Central Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roseville Area
Roseville Area Senior High
2,276 students
- Roseville Area 853
Roseville Area Middle
853 students
- Parkview Cente 718
Parkview Center School
718 students
- Little Canada 632
Little Canada Elementary
632 students
- Brimhall Eleme 569
Brimhall Elementary
569 students
- This school 411
Central Park Elementary
411 students
What this shows Central Park Elementary reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Park Elementary compares
Central Park Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$16,619
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.9%
African American 22.9%
White 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Central Park Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roseville Public School District reports $16,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville Area Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseville Area Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Center School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Canada Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brimhall Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Park Elementary
How many students attend Central Park Elementary?
Central Park Elementary has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roseville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Central Park Elementary?
69.2% of students at Central Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Park Elementary is Asian at 30.9% of enrollment, in Roseville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park Elementary?
Central Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Central Park Elementary rank among public schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Elementary ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Roseville, 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 Roseville on the city page.
What other schools are in Roseville Public School District?
Besides Central Park Elementary, Roseville Public School District also operates Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students), Roseville Area Middle (853 students), and Parkview Center School (718 students). See the Roseville Public School District district page for the complete list.