Centennial Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Centennial Elementary School serves 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
713 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
46%
19%
Black
13%
36%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
713 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Centennial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
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 Gainesville City School District.

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