Enrollment
20
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270810004656
Pines School - Nsp — Lino Lakes, MN
Federal NCES profile for Pines School - Nsp, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Centennial Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+72% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pines School - Nsp reports 20 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Minnesota average and 42% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Centennial Public School District spends $15,066 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.2% from local sources (property taxes), 62.8% from the state, and 6.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pines School - Nsp compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 72% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 72% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$15,066
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 20 Top 11% in Minnesota — larger than 89% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 73.7% +72% vs state
NCES ID 270810004656
Student demographics
White 45.0%
African American 25.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centennial Public School District, which includes Pines School - Nsp.
$15,066
Per student
-29%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,595
- Students per teacher
- 34.8:1
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Pines School - Nsp
How many students attend Pines School - Nsp?
Pines School - Nsp has 20 students enrolled. It is a other school in LINO LAKES, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pines School - Nsp?
73.7% of students at Pines School - Nsp are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pines School - Nsp?
The largest demographic group at Pines School - Nsp is White at 45.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in LINO LAKES, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pines School - Nsp?
Pines School - Nsp has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.