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Centennial Elementary School vs. Orchards Elementary School

Should you attend Centennial Elementary School or Orchards Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Centennial Elementary School
815 Burrell Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Orchards Elementary School
3429 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Orchards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchards Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
353 students
268 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Centennial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orchards Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Centennial Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orchards Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Centennial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orchards Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lewiston Independent School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orchards Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lewiston Independent School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#388 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
#146 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Centennial Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orchards Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in ID)
50-54%
(Top 20% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lewiston Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lewiston Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lewiston Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lewiston Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Centennial Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orchards Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
53
43
Grade 1 Students
65
43
Grade 2 Students
60
44
Grade 3 Students
64
42
Grade 4 Students
46
49
Grade 5 Students
65
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Centennial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orchards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Centennial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orchards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Centennial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orchards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Centennial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orchards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% White
91%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Centennial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orchards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Centennial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orchards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lewiston Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Centennial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lewiston Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orchards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lewiston Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Centennial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lewiston Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orchards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lewiston Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Centennial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lewiston Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orchards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lewiston Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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