Centennial Elementary School

2800 Ithica Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in ND
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#148 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
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62%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centennial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centennial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Centennial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
73%
71%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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 North Dakota.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Centennial Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Centennial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #148 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Centennial Elementary School often compared to?
Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
392 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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