Centennial Elementary School

1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in NE
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School's student population of 238 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#289 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
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55-59%
46%
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 Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
47%
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 Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
22%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
91%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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 Nebraska.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Centennial Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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 Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
238 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
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 Centennial School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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