Centennial School District No. R-1

14644 Hwy 159
San Luis, CO 81152
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Centennial School District No. R-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 186 students in Centennial School District No. R-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public School in Centennial School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
1,894 Schools
# Students
186 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Centennial School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#176 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
32%
20-24%
45%
(20-21)
<50%
29%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%
(2022-23)
51.2%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
82%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
18%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $38,489 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,188 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,748 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,147 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,489
$18,225
Spending / Student
$34,188
$18,686

Best Centennial School District No. R-1 Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
909 North Main Street
San Luis, CO 81152
(719) 672-3322
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Centennial School District No. R-1?
Centennial School District No. R-1 manages 1 public schools serving 186 students.
What is the rank of Centennial School District No. R-1?
Centennial School District No. R-1 is ranked #171 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centennial School District No. R-1?
82% of Centennial School District No. R-1 students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centennial School District No. R-1?
Centennial School District No. R-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Centennial School District No. R-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,188 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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