Centennial Elementary School

38501 Centennial Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School's student population of 672 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2393 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
42%
52%
43%
52%
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #2393 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Centennial Elementary School often compared to?
Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
672 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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