Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee 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% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Centennial Elementary School's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centennial Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
5%
21%
White
76%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #251 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Centennial Elementary School often compared to?
Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Discovery School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
682 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Dickson County School District.
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