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CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
18
Schools
6,764
Students
$15,066
Per-Pupil Spend
+5% nat'l
26.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 6,764 students across 18 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,066 is near the national average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLUE HERON ELEMENTARYKG–05761
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARYKG–05516
Centennial Online ElementaryKG–050
CENTERVILLE ELEMENTARYKG–05575
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–KG128
GOLDEN LAKE ELEMENTARYPK–05416
RICE LAKE ELEMENTARYKG–05666
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTENNIAL MIDDLE06–081,529
Centennial Middle School Online06–080
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,066Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
30%
State
62.9%
Local (property tax)
30.2%
Federal
6.9%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
6,764
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 18 public schools, serving a total of 6,764 students.
What is the graduation rate for CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,066 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
27% of students in CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.