- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Circle Pines, MN
Golden Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Golden Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270810000336
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Lake Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Circle Pines · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Circle Pines, MN.
School address
District: Centennial Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270810000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Golden Lake Elementary shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 270810000336 · Circle Pines, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 13.6:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (2,067 students)
Golden Lake Elementary shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Golden Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,067 students
- Centennial Mid
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
- This school 394
Golden Lake Elementary
394 students
What this shows Golden Lake Elementary reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Lake Elementary compares
Golden Lake 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 10.9%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Golden Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Golden Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Heron Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rice Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,595
- Students per teacher
- 36.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Lake Elementary
How many students attend Golden Lake Elementary?
Golden Lake Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Circle Pines, MN. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Lake Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Golden Lake Elementary?
30.0% of students at Golden Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Golden Lake Elementary is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Circle Pines, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Lake Elementary?
Golden Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Golden Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Circle Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Circle Pines, 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 Circle Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Centennial Public School District?
Besides Golden Lake Elementary, Centennial Public School District also operates Centennial High School (2,067 students), Centennial Middle (1,595 students), and Blue Heron Elementary (707 students). See the Centennial Public School District district page for the complete list.