Centennial Elementary School

Q: Is Centennial Elementary School a good school?

Centennial Elementary School ranks 188 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Centennial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lewiston, Idaho, serving 391 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Lewiston Independent School District, which is ranked 17th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Centennial Elementary stands out in several ways compared to nearby schools. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.56%) than the surrounding schools, which range from 77.37% to 89.49% white students. Centennial also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (11.9%) than Camelot Elementary (8.1%), but lower than Whitman Elementary (20.2%) and McGhee Elementary (20.3%). Centennial's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with 3rd grade math proficiency at 33.8% compared to the district's 51.2% and the state's 49.6%.

Centennial Elementary's spending per student ($9,236) is lower than the nearby schools, which range from $9,358 to $10,541 per student. This lower funding may be a contributing factor to the school's relatively lower performance compared to its peers. Additionally, Centennial's ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger have fluctuated over the years, suggesting the school may face unique challenges that require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

815 Burrell Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501-4931

(208) 748-3550

District: Lewiston Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
188^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,236

Students who attend Centennial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sacajawea Middle School
High:	Lewiston High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Centennial Elementary School ranks worse than 62.5% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.58. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Centennial Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lewiston Independent District. Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School is 15.3, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District! (See more...)

Compare Centennial Elementary School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centennial Elementary School is $9,236, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Centennial Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lewiston Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewiston Independent District 17^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Centennial Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	64.28	112^th	335	66.6%
2009	69.34	84^th	349	75.9%
2010	64.83	111^th	356	68.8%
2011	71.37	81^st	359	77.4%
2012	60.28	146^th	354	58.8%
2013	70.46	81^st	357	77.3%
2015	66.06	73^rd	226	67.7%
2016	69.26	73^rd	240	69.6%
2017	66.06	90^th	292	69.2%
2018	66.14	79^th	254	68.9%
2019	38.50	108^th	171	36.8%
2021	45.51	90^th	166	45.8%
2022	51.27	93^rd	188	50.5%
2023	44.16	150^th	252	40.5%
2024	37.58	188^th	301	37.5%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Centennial Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	407	407
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	410	410
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	382	382
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	377	377
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	411	411
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	411	411
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	396	396
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	410	410
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	407	407
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	420	420
2001	407	2	3	10	11	n/a	n/a	0	433
2002	429	1	4	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	446
2003	429	1	4	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	446
2004	414	0	3	8	11	n/a	n/a	0	436
2005	406	2	3	9	10	n/a	n/a	0	430
2006	410	3	3	7	13	n/a	n/a	0	436
2007	393	4	4	7	8	n/a	n/a	0	416
2008	393	7	4	7	21	n/a	n/a	0	432
2009	384	6	4	10	23	n/a	n/a	0	427
2010	390	8	7	11	26	n/a	n/a	0	442
2011	395	3	4	18	17	1	19	0	457
2012	367	3	5	16	14	0	18	0	423
2013	372	2	3	18	12	0	22	0	429
2014	404	1	3	16	9	0	20	0	453
2015	345	1	2	12	7	0	14	0	381
2016	361	1	2	11	6	0	14	0	395
2017	352	5	1	17	5	0	24	0	404
2018	362	3	0	13	6	0	22	0	406
2019	378	2	1	10	5	0	17	0	413
2020	381	1	1	10	6	0	19	0	418
2021	314	0	1	8	5	0	13	0	341
2022	339	0	0	8	7	0	13	0	367
2023	358	0	1	14	6	0	12	0	391
2024	322	1	1	12	6	0	11	0	353

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	407	18.6	21.8	16.5
1992	410	19.3	21.2	14.9
1993	382	20.2	18.9	18.3
1994	377	18.7	20.2	17.8
1995	411	19.4	21.2	19.5
1996	411	19.4	21.2	19.5
1997	396	20.3	19.5	17.2
1998	410	20.3	20.2	14.6
1999	407	22.1	18.4	23.6
2000	420	22.0	19.1	24.8
2001	433	23.1	18.7	30.3
2002	446	23.0	19.4	29.1
2003	446	23.0	19.4	29.1
2004	436	23.3	18.7	28.4
2005	430	22.1	19.5	26.7
2006	436	22.2	19.6	33.3
2007	416	21.2	19.6	35.6
2008	432	22.9	18.9	37.5
2009	427	22.3	19.1	41
2010	442	22.1	19.9	39.4
2011	457	25.9	17.6	39.2
2012	423	29.7	14.2	43.7
2013	429	23.1	18.5	42.4
2014	453	21.8	20.7	36.2
2015	381	21.0	18.1	36.5
2016	395	21.0	18.8	35.7
2017	404	21.1	19.1	33.4
2018	406	21.7	18.6	33.7
2019	413	21.8	18.9	31.7
2020	418	21.8	19.1	38.3
2021	341	20.7	16.4	34
2022	367	21.7	16.8	20.2
2023	391	22.8	17.1	28.6
2024	353	23.0	15.3	32.9

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	407	18.6	21.8	16.5
1992	410	19.3	21.2	14.9
1993	382	20.2	18.9	18.3
1994	377	18.7	20.2	17.8
1995	411	19.4	21.2	19.5
1996	411	19.4	21.2	19.5
1997	396	20.3	19.5	17.2
1998	410	20.3	20.2	14.6
1999	407	22.1	18.4	23.6
2000	420	22.0	19.1	24.8
2001	433	23.1	18.7	30.3
2002	446	23.0	19.4	29.1
2003	446	23.0	19.4	29.1
2004	436	23.3	18.7	28.4
2005	430	22.1	19.5	26.7
2006	436	22.2	19.6	33.3
2007	416	21.2	19.6	35.6
2008	432	22.9	18.9	37.5
2009	427	22.3	19.1	41
2010	442	22.1	19.9	39.4
2011	457	25.9	17.6	39.2
2012	423	29.7	14.2	43.7
2013	429	23.1	18.5	42.4
2014	453	21.8	20.7	36.2
2015	381	21.0	18.1	36.5
2016	395	21.0	18.8	35.7
2017	404	21.1	19.1	33.4
2018	406	21.7	18.6	33.7
2019	413	21.8	18.9	31.7
2020	418	21.8	19.1	38.3
2021	341	20.7	16.4	34
2022	367	21.7	16.8	20.2
2023	391	22.8	17.1	28.6
2024	353	23.0	15.3	32.9

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 Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,051 (11.4%)	$8,185 (88.6%)	$9,236

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Centennial Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 108^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 150^th of 252 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary School)	37.5	44.7	7.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	48.1	47.7	0.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary School)	51.1	28.4	22.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	51.1	45.7	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary School)	57.8	47.8	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	53	52.8	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Centennial Elementary School)	48.7	49.8	1.1%
All Grades Math (Lewiston Independent District)	44	47.1	3.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Centennial Elementary School)	81.7	37.6	44.1%
All Grades Science (Lewiston Independent District)	57.5	43.1	14.4%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary School)	52.5	39.9	12.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	54.3	53	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	413	391	5.3%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	5	6	20%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	10	14	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	378	358	5.3%
Two or More Races	17	12	29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.7%	28.6%	3.1%

Schools Near Centennial Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-5	815 Burrell Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3550	353	23	15.3	32.9%	322 (91.2%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	37.6	188^th of 301 public elementary schools	37.5%		44.2	150^th of 252 public elementary schools	40.5%	38	33.8			47.7	40.6	39.4				$9,236	$1,051	$8,185
McGhee Elementary School	Public	K-5	636 Warner Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3600	247	17	14.1	49.0%	221 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	64.2	102^nd of 301 public elementary schools	66.1%		21.3	201^st of 252 public elementary schools	20.2%	99	57.2						59.6		57.9	$10,234	$1,300	$8,934
Orchards Elementary School	Public	K-5	3429 12th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3700	268	18	14.9	45.9%	226 (84.3%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.6%)	67.6	94^th of 301 public elementary schools	68.8%		68	76^th of 252 public elementary schools	69.8%	18			44.2	49.6	48.9	64.3			62.7	$9,673	$1,331	$8,343
McSorley Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 15th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3650	277	19	14.4	28.2%	227 (81.9%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.5%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (7.9%)	71	86^th of 301 public elementary schools	71.4%		64.2	84^th of 252 public elementary schools	66.7%	2	70.0	50.7	54.2	57.0	57.5	65.0	46.0	72.9	59.6	$9,358	$898	$8,460
Whitman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1840 9th Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3850	325	22	14.4	30.2%	273 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.8%)	41.9	174^th of 301 public elementary schools	42.2%		33	170^th of 252 public elementary schools	32.5%	4	40.4	56.8	40.9	45.5	38.7	38.6			46.9	$10,541	$1,376	$9,166
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	1409 8th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3800	229	17	13.1	43.7%	174 (76.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (12.7%)								(n/a)			35.1							$10,259	$1,231	$9,028
Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston	Public, Charter	K-5	1212 9th Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	113	7	16.1		86 (76.1%)	8 (7.1%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.8%)								(n/a)				35.2	38.9	35.3			50.0
Camelot Elementary School	Public	K-5	1903 Grelle Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3500	320	21	15.2	10.3%	296 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	81.9	53^rd of 301 public elementary schools	82.4%		74.9	63^rd of 252 public elementary schools	75.0%	10	76.1	75.1	48.0	66.9	52.0		70.4		64.4	$9,728	$742	$8,987
Lapwai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 Agency Road	Lapwai	83540	Nez Perce County	Lapwai District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 843-2952	246	17	14.0	22.8%	16 (6.5%)	2 (0.8%)	23 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	190 (77.2%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.7%)	10.8	277^th of 301 public elementary schools	8.0%					(n/a)				28.6	18.5				26.4	$17,819	$3,786	$14,032
Juliaetta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 4th Street	Juliaetta	83535	Latah County	Kendrick Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 276-3422	143	9	15.1	37.8%	132 (92.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)								(n/a)				43.6					49.5	$13,113	$1,424	$11,689

Frequently Asked Questions about Centennial Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Centennial Elementary School?

Students at Centennial Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Centennial Elementary School.

What district is Centennial Elementary School in?

Lewiston Independent District

What schools do graduates of Centennial Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Centennial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sacajawea Middle School
High : Lewiston High School

Is Centennial Elementary School a good school?

Centennial Elementary School ranks 188^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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