Centennial School

909 North Main Street
San Luis, CO 81152
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Centennial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Centennial School's student population of 193 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
193 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Centennial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1636 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Centennial School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centennial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centennial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Centennial School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Centennial School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Centennial School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
84%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Centennial School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Centennial School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Centennial School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Centennial School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Centennial School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Centennial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Centennial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial School's ranking?
Centennial School is ranked #1636 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Centennial School often compared to?
Centennial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Grande K-12 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial School?
The graduation rate of Centennial School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Centennial School?
193 students attend Centennial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Centennial School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial School?
Centennial School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Centennial School offer ?
Centennial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Centennial School part of?
Centennial School is part of Centennial School District No. R-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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