Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Centennial Elementary School serves the eastern part of Streator, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial Elementary School's student population of 482 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
482 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Centennial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1949 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #1949 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
482 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 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 higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Streator ESD 44 School District.
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