Firestone Charter Academy vs. Centennial Elementary School
Should you attend Firestone Charter Academy or Centennial Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Firestone Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Overview
Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Firestone Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
637 students
468 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#685 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#686 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
79
68
Grade 1 Students
89
77
Grade 2 Students
95
72
Grade 3 Students
80
92
Grade 4 Students
74
78
Grade 5 Students
66
81
Grade 6 Students
59
-
Grade 7 Students
39
-
Grade 8 Students
38
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
26%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
74%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
