Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Centennial Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial Elementary School's student population of 434 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Rankings
Centennial Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
72%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
23%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #781 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Centennial Elementary School often compared to?
Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homer Davis Elementary School, J Robert Hendricks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
434 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Centennial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
All Schools Closed
April 23, 2027 (Friday)
All Schools Closed
April 26, 2027 (Monday)
Teacher's Last Day
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
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