Centennial Elementary School
Tel:
(515)967-2109
- Centennial Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Centennial Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 464 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Centennial Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #452 out of 1,252 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 77% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 82% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southeast Polk Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Centennial Elementary School is Southeast Polk High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southeast Polk Junior High School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Altoona Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Altoona Altoona Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 478 students
0.6 miles
301 6th St Sw
Altoona, IA 50009
(515)967-3771 0.6 PK-5 478 - Altoona Willowbrook Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 553 students
0.7 miles
300 17th Ave Sw
Altoona, IA 50009
(515)967-7512 0.7 PK-5 553 - Altoona Clay Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 609 students
1.4 miles
3200 First Avenue S.
Altoona, IA 50009
(515)967-4198 1.4 PK-5 609 - Pleasant Hill Southeast Polk High School Grades: 9-12 | 2003 students
2.9 miles
7945 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515)967-6631 2.9 9-12 2003 - Pleasant Hill Spring Creek - 6th Grade Grades: 6 | 568 students
3.0 miles
8031 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515)967-5533 3.0 6 568
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