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Centennial Elementary School

4657 North Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#338 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
58%
46%
60%
51%
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #338 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Centennial Elementary School often compared to?
Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isanti Intermediate School, Rice Lake Elementary School, Lino Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
507 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Centennial Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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