Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Centennial Elementary serves the eastern part of Longmont, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 15.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 5.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial Elementary School's student population of 525 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Innovation with Heart
School Rankings
Centennial Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #698 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Centennial Elementary School often compared to?
Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Firestone Charter Academy, Legacy Elementary School, Prairie Ridge 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 33% CO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
525 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Colorado state average of 15:1.
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 St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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