Enrollment
22
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+10% vs state
What stands out at Pines School - Acs
Pines School - Acs is a small combined-grade school in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, enrolling 22 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 22 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Centennial Public School District spends $12,270 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 21 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 22 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Centennial Public School District also operates Centennial High School (2,067 students) and Centennial Middle (1,595 students) alongside Pines School - Acs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pines School - Acs compares
Pines School - Acs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,270
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centennial Public School District, which includes Pines School - Acs.
$12,270
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 62.8%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pines School - Acs a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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