Centennial Elementary School

522 Mason Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#596 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
40%
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30-34%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
41%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
53%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #596 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Centennial Elementary School often compared to?
Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
400 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Nampa School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Middle School Open House for Incoming 6th Graders and New Students (Calendar)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School (Calendar)
May 31, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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