Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Centennial Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Centennial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
37%
Black
17%
5%
White
18%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Centennial Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Elementary School is ranked #1301 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Centennial Elementary School often compared to?
Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bricker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
340 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Centennial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Centennial Elementary School located?
Centennial Elementary School is located in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 19 other public schools located in Southeast Colorado Springs.
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