Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial Elementary School's student population of 565 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Centennial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1104 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
1%
9%

Hispanic
25%
26%

Black
3%
5%

White
48%
48%

Hawaiian
3%
2%

Two or more races
18%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #1104 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
565 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.
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