Centennial Elementary vs Golden Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary
Circle Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Golden Lake Elementary
Circle Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Circle Pines, Minnesota | Golden Lake Elementary Circle Pines, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #252 of 923 | #233 of 923 |
| National rank | #7317 of 50,301 | #6810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Circle Pines | Circle Pines |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.0 vs 76.8).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Golden Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 46.6%).
- •Golden Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
- •Centennial Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 394.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centennial Elementary better than Golden Lake Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Centennial Elementary and Golden Lake Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Circle Pines and Circle Pines in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 502. Golden Lake Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and Golden Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Centennial Elementary is 252nd of 923 and Golden Lake Elementary is 233rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).