- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lino Lakes, MN
Rice Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rice Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270810000022
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rice Lake Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Lino Lakes · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rice Lake Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rice Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Lino Lakes, MN.
School address
District: Centennial Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270810000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Rice Lake Elementary held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 270810000022 · Lino Lakes, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 18.6:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (2,067 students)
Rice Lake Elementary held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rice 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
- This school 687
Rice Lake Elementary
687 students
- Centerville El 607
Centerville Elementary
607 students
- Centennial Ele 502
Centennial Elementary
502 students
What this shows Rice Lake Elementary reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rice Lake Elementary compares
Rice Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 77% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
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
22
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Rice Lake Elementary is less 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 Rice Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Heron Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rice 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
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rice Lake Elementary
How many students attend Rice Lake Elementary?
Rice Lake Elementary has 687 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lino Lakes, MN. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice Lake Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rice Lake Elementary?
9.8% of students at Rice Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rice Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rice Lake Elementary is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Lino Lakes, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rice Lake Elementary?
Rice Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Rice Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Lino Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Rice Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 9 public 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 public schools in Lino Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Centennial Public School District?
Besides Rice 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.