Centennial Elementary School
Centennial Elementary School serves 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Centennial Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Centennial Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Centennial Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 526 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Centennial Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #932 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 34% |
| Black | 22% | 5% |
| White | 16% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Centennial Elementary School is Sierra High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Carmel Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- Colorado Springs Carmel Middle School Magnet School
Math: 6% | Reading: 25%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 368 students10
0.2 miles
1740 Pepperwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210 0.2 6-8 368 - Colorado Springs Atlas Preparatory Middle School Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 523 students10
0.6 miles
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196 0.6 5-8 523 - Colorado Springs Monterey Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 404 students10
0.6 miles
2311 Monterey Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2179 0.6 PK-5 404 - Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 392 students10
0.6 miles
1520 Verde Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2180 0.6 PK-5 392 - Colorado Springs Sierra High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 785 students10
0.6 miles
2250 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2090 0.6 9-12 785
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