Centennial Elementary School

2800 Ithica Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in ND
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#49 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
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57%
39%
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52%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
4%
11%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
6%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
80%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Centennial Elementary School often compared to?
Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
467 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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