Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Centennial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centennial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Centennial School's student population of 186 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centennial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1636 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
84%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial School's ranking?
Centennial School is ranked #1636 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Centennial School often compared to?
Centennial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Grande K-12 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial School?
The graduation rate of Centennial School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Centennial School?
186 students attend Centennial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Centennial School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial School?
Centennial School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Centennial School offer ?
Centennial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Centennial School part of?
Centennial School is part of Centennial School District No. R-1.
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