Enrollment
687
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rice Lake Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rice Lake Elementary
Rice Lake Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, enrolling 687 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.8% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 687 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
13.1% 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.
Centennial Public School District also operates Centennial High School (2,067 students) and Centennial Middle (1,595 students) alongside Rice Lake Elementary.
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 Rice Lake Elementary compares
Rice Lake Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,270
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centennial Public School District, which includes Rice Lake Elementary.
$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 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
- 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
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rice Lake Elementary a good school?
Rice Lake Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 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.
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