Centennial Place Academy (Charter)

Summary:

Centennial Place Academy (Charter) is an elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 804 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to the state average, Centennial Place Academy (Charter) has consistently performed poorly on standardized tests and maintained a low school ranking over the past decade. The school outperforms some nearby schools, such as Woodson Park Academy School, The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools, and Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy, in terms of test scores and school rankings. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Morningside Elementary School, which is ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in Georgia.

The school's 100% free and reduced lunch rate suggests that it serves a high-poverty student population, which may contribute to the challenges in academic performance. Despite the school's efforts, Centennial Place Academy (Charter) faces significant challenges in improving student achievement, particularly in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics, where proficiency rates are significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 531 Luckie St NW
       Atlanta, GA  30313


(404) 802-8550

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
951st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,767 Help


Students who attend Centennial Place Academy (Charter) usually attend:

High:    Midtown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  715

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.5%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.3% Help


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Compare Details Centennial Place Academy (Charter) ranks worse than 76.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 26th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Centennial Place Academy (Charter) ranks worse than 72.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.5%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centennial Place Academy (Charter) is 11.1, which is the 25th best among 53 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centennial Place Academy (Charter) is $14,767. 41 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Centennial Place Academy (Charter) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Centennial Place Academy (Charter) 426th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Centennial Place Academy (Charter) in the ranking list.)

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 149th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Centennial Place Academy (Charter)

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.13 314th 1101 71.5%
2007 69.93 350th 1125 68.9%
2008 64.52 422nd 1134 62.8%
2009 53.76 581st 1133 48.7%
2010 52.82 662nd 1183 44.0%
2011 65.33 482nd 1212 60.2%
2012 50.87 716th 1201 40.4%
2013 46.41 788th 1225 35.7%
2014 39.79 893rd 1231 27.5%
2015 29.76 869th 1240 29.9%
2016 29.58 864th 1233 29.9%
2017 38.45 720th 1205 40.2%
2018 36.52 760th 1209 37.1%
2019 44.14 665th 1234 46.1%
2021 17.26 1009th 1214 16.9%
2022 17.66 1028th 1244 17.4%
2023 21.79 977th 1242 21.3%
2024 23.67 951st 1248 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Centennial Place Academy (Charter)

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 25.99 402nd 537 25.1%
2016 55.61 224th 545 58.9%
2017 50.66 253rd 539 53.1%
2018 44.58 294th 543 45.9%
2019 37.99 347th 559 37.9%
2022 19.73 456th 567 19.6%
2023 20.43 460th 577 20.3%
2024 27.31 426th 588 27.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Centennial Place Academy (Charter) Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by L. Locke (a parent)
Monday, October 12, 2020

Open Quote The school is welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive. Class sizes are small, and there are many opportunities to participate in the arts. Technology is integrated into the curriculum from kindergarten on up. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Centennial Place Academy (Charter)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 10 480 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2000 13 567 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2001 14 517 27 3 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2002 13 469 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 13 469 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 13 462 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 12 488 11 10 0 n/a n/a 7 528
2006 12 482 14 10 0 n/a n/a 12 530
2007 21 504 17 7 2 n/a n/a 12 563
2008 12 475 5 5 3 n/a n/a 12 512
2009 15 476 10 7 2 n/a n/a 11 521
2010 17 425 9 16 1 0 14 0 482
2011 24 382 15 13 0 0 18 0 452
2012 22 401 14 14 0 0 13 0 464
2013 28 440 13 23 0 1 14 0 519
2014 28 441 11 14 1 0 19 0 514
2015 30 537 13 27 1 0 26 0 634
2016 32 631 16 38 1 0 32 0 750
2017 26 658 13 32 0 1 35 0 765
2018 26 740 13 27 0 1 40 0 847
2019 26 704 10 35 3 0 34 0 812
2020 29 686 15 30 3 0 39 0 802
2021 24 617 10 33 3 0 32 0 719
2022 12 659 13 37 3 1 31 0 756
2023 14 704 13 38 2 2 31 0 804
2024 11 640 10 20 6 2 26 0 715

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Centennial Place Academy (Charter)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 496 35.7 13.9 64.3
2000 595 24.4 24.4 71.4
2001 561 44.2 12.7 74.2
2002 505 41.5 12.2 68.3
2003 505 41.5 12.2 68.3
2004 498 39.0 12.8 63.7
2005 528 45.5 11.6 62.8
2006 530 44.0 12.0 58.5
2007 563 42.0 13.4 57.9
2008 512 43.0 11.9 58.4
2009 521 44.0 11.8 62.2
2010 482 43.0 11.2 59.5
2011 452 36.0 12.5 63.7
2012 464 35.0 13.2 68.8
2013 519 38.0 13.6 69.7
2014 514 37.0 13.8 74.9
2015 634 42.0 15.0 68
2016 750 56.0 13.3 79.7
2017 765 61.0 12.5 79.7
2018 847 63.0 13.4 100
2019 812 68.0 11.9 100
2020 802 63.0 12.7 78.6
2021 719 64.0 11.2 100
2022 756 59.1 12.7 n/a
2023 804 58.8 13.6 100
2024 715 64.0 11.1 74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Centennial Place Academy (Charter)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 496 35.7 13.9 64.3
2000 595 24.4 24.4 71.4
2001 561 44.2 12.7 74.2
2002 505 41.5 12.2 68.3
2003 505 41.5 12.2 68.3
2004 498 39.0 12.8 63.7
2005 528 45.5 11.6 62.8
2006 530 44.0 12.0 58.5
2007 563 42.0 13.4 57.9
2008 512 43.0 11.9 58.4
2009 521 44.0 11.8 62.2
2010 482 43.0 11.2 59.5
2011 452 36.0 12.5 63.7
2012 464 35.0 13.2 68.8
2013 519 38.0 13.6 69.7
2014 514 37.0 13.8 74.9
2015 634 42.0 15.0 68
2016 750 56.0 13.3 79.7
2017 765 61.0 12.5 79.7
2018 847 63.0 13.4 100
2019 812 68.0 11.9 100
2020 802 63.0 12.7 78.6
2021 719 64.0 11.2 100
2022 756 59.1 12.7 n/a
2023 804 58.8 13.6 100
2024 715 64.0 11.1 74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Centennial Place Academy (Charter)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,018 (6.7%) $14,116 (93.3%) $15,134
2018 $1,206 (9.2%) $11,867 (90.8%) $13,073
2019 $487 (3.3%) $14,280 (96.7%) $14,767

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Centennial Place Academy (Charter)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 665th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 977th of 1242 Elementary schools
 24.8%
Ranks 347th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 460th of 577 Middle schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))38.116
 22.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)36.934.5
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))53.319
 34.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)45.136.7
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))41.720.9
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)35.733.7
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))3819.8
 18.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)42.335.9
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))47.830.9
 16.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)38.735.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))27.823.5
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)33.729.5
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))46.723.5
 23.2%
   5th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)37.729.7
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))43.219.3
 23.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)38.631.6
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))22.216.9
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)27.520.3
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))41.925.3
 16.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)31.732.1
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))32.412
 20.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)31.223.1
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))36.527.3
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)39.931.6
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))14.321.2
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)24.324.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))22.22.1
 20.1%
   8th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)28.621.6
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Centennial Place Academy (Charter))33.39.4
 23.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Atlanta Public Schools)33.924
 9.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students812804
 1%
African American704704
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1013
 30%
Hispanic3538
 8.6%
Pacific Islander02
White2614
 46.2%
Two or More Races3431
 8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Centennial Place Academy (Charter) usually go on to attend:

High : Midtown High School

Students at Centennial Place Academy (Charter) are 90% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Asian.

Centennial Place Academy (Charter) ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 715 students attended Centennial Place Academy (Charter).


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