Very Good
#415 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 21% in state
Blue Heron Elementary
Elementary School · Centennial Public School District · Lino Lakes, MN
A Centennial Public School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
405 ELM ST, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Heron Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 68% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blue Heron Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lino Lakes), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,952
Median home value
$324,700
Median rent
$1,553/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Lino Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Rice Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 148 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Centennial Public School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Heron Elementary is listed in CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Heron Elementary
Blue Heron Elementary is a public elementary school in Lino Lakes, MN, part of Centennial Public School District, serving approximately 732 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Heron Elementary
What grades does Blue Heron Elementary serve?
Blue Heron Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Blue Heron Elementary?
Blue Heron Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 732 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Heron Elementary rank in MN?
Blue Heron Elementary ranks #415 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Blue Heron Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Heron Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blue Heron Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Heron Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blue Heron Elementary a charter school?
No, Blue Heron Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Heron Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blue Heron Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Heron Elementary?
28.8% of students at Blue Heron Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 732
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (763) 792-6200
- Area population (ZIP 55014)
- 28,975
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55014; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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