- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lino Lakes, MN
Pines School - Acs
Federal NCES profile for Pines School - Acs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270810004655
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pines School - Acs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Lino Lakes · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 22
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pines School - Acs ranks #2 of 6 schools in Lino Lakes, MN.
School address
District: Centennial Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270810004655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Pines School - Acs shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 270810004655 · Lino Lakes, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 47.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (2,067 students)
Pines School - Acs shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pines School - Acs 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 22
Pines School - Acs
22 students
What this shows Pines School - Acs reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pines School - Acs compares
Pines School - Acs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 95.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.4%
White 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: African American at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Pines School - Acs 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 Pines School - Acs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Blue Heron Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Rice Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Centerville Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pines School - Acs'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.
Frequently asked questions about Pines School - Acs
How many students attend Pines School - Acs?
Pines School - Acs has 22 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lino Lakes, MN. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), down 6.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pines School - Acs?
47.2% of students at Pines School - Acs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pines School - Acs?
The largest demographic group at Pines School - Acs is African American at 36.4% of enrollment, in Lino Lakes, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pines School - Acs?
Pines School - Acs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pines School - Acs rank among schools in Lino Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Pines School - Acs ranks #2 of 6 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 schools in Lino Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Centennial Public School District?
Besides Pines School - Acs, 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.