Centennial Elementary School

2609 Ventura Dr
Plano, TX 75093
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#433 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
68%
41%
79%
51%
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
6%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
34%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #433 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Centennial Elementary School often compared to?
Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hightower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
488 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Centennial Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 7% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Centennial Elementary School located?
Centennial Elementary School is located in the La Ventura Apartments neighborhood of Plano, TX.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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