Golden Lake Elementary

www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/golden-lake

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Golden Lake Elementary is a public school located in Circle Pines, Minnesota, serving as part of the Centennial School District (ISD 12). Situated in a suburban community north of the Twin Cities, the school provides educational programming for students in grades K-4. Its mission focuses on fostering a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal success of every student within the district.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded education, offering a curriculum that balances core academics with opportunities for social and emotional development. As part of the Centennial district, Golden Lake Elementary utilizes technology and integrated instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. Parents and community members are encouraged to be active participants in the school community, contributing to a supportive atmosphere that prepares young learners for their transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels.

394

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	47
Black	43
Asian	39
Two or More	31
American Indian	4

White
230 (58.4%)
Hispanic
47 (11.9%)
Black
43 (10.9%)
Asian
39 (9.9%)
Two or More
31 (7.9%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

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)792-5900
Website:	http://www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/golden-lake
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 79