Centennial Elementary School

800 S West St
Plano, IL 60545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 326 students in grades 2-3, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 25-29%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School's student population of 326 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
326 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
25-29%
33%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
≤5%
30%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Centennial Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
54%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Centennial Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Centennial Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Centennial Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Centennial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Centennial Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Centennial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
326 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Centennial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Plano CUSD 88 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 25-29%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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