Centennial Elementary

www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/centennial-

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Centennial Elementary is a public school located in Circle Pines, Minnesota, serving as part of the Centennial School District (ISD 12). Situated on North Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the local community. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster academic growth, social development, and the personal well-being of its young learners as they navigate their formative school years.

As an integral part of the Centennial district, the school aligns with the broader mission of preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of ISD 12, Centennial Elementary works to integrate modern instructional practices with traditional classroom values. The school maintains a strong connection to local families, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential in a safe and inclusive educational setting.

502

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	33
Black	112
Asian	54
Two or More	40
American Indian	3

White
260 (51.8%)
Black
112 (22.3%)
Asian
54 (10.8%)
Two or More
40 (8.0%)
Hispanic
33 (6.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Centennial Public School District
Phone:	(763)792-5300
Website:	http://www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/centennial-
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 86