Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Centennial Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Circle Pines, MN, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 1.7 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Centennial Elementary School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
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 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 10/01/2026
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 Rice Lake Elementary School, Isanti Intermediate 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?
502 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 Prekindergarten-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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