Centennial Elementary vs St. James Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 174 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
St. James Northside Elementary
Saint James · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Circle Pines, Minnesota | St. James Northside Elementary Saint James, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #252 of 923 | #289 of 923 |
| National rank | #7317 of 50,301 | #8172 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 502 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| city | Circle Pines | Saint James |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 74.7).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 59%).
- •St. James Northside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
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 St. James Northside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 74.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Centennial Elementary and St. James Northside Elementary?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Circle Pines and Saint James in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 502. St. James Northside Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and St. James Northside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Centennial Elementary is 252nd of 923 and St. James Northside Elementary is 289th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).