Is Centennial Elementary School a good school?

Centennial Elementary School ranks 106 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Centennial Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Centennial Elementary School?

Students at Centennial Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Centennial Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Centennial Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Centennial Junior-Senior High School

Centennial Elementary School

Summary:

Centennial Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Utica, Nebraska, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Centennial Public Schools district, which is ranked 58 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Centennial Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with a significant number of grade levels scoring above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, 5th-grade students achieved a 93% proficiency rate in Mathematics, far exceeding the state average of 65%. The school also has an exceptional ranking for its performance with low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 7th out of 312 Nebraska elementary schools for this subgroup and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Centennial Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 12.3 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools like York Elementary School.

Another notable aspect of Centennial Elementary School is its high percentage of white students, over 92%, which differs significantly from the racial diversity seen in some of the nearby schools. The school has also shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the years, moving from a 1-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 4-star rating in the most recent school year. This level of investment and focus on continuous improvement may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and exceptional support for low-income students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456-0187

(402) 534-2321

District: Centennial Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,987

Students who attend Centennial Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Centennial Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 248

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

4.4%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Centennial Elementary School ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Hispanic (4.4%), African American (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centennial Elementary School is $21,987.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Centennial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial Elementary School 106^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Centennial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Centennial Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial Public Schools 58^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Centennial Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Centennial Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	67.49	122^nd	418	70.8%
2007	72.00	95^th	430	77.9%
2008	59.09	232^nd	478	51.5%
2009	44.87	350^th	471	25.7%
2010	34.55	407^th	502	18.9%
2011	75.54	94^th	473	80.1%
2012	69.27	118^th	480	75.4%
2013	57.04	208^th	485	57.1%
2014	43.56	300^th	483	37.9%
2015	30.94	379^th	488	22.3%
2016	28.96	383^rd	480	20.2%
2017	24.56	380^th	459	17.2%
2018	38.27	300^th	450	33.3%
2019	49.74	228^th	452	49.6%
2021	63.29	143^rd	442	67.6%
2022	64.58	149^th	457	67.4%
2023	74.25	106^th	459	76.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Centennial Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	31.14	219^th	281	22.1%
2019	56.88	132^nd	298	55.7%
2021	80.26	24^th	264	90.9%
2022	69.05	70^th	259	73.0%
2023	91.20	7^th	312	97.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Centennial Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	31.07	257^th	341	24.6%
2019	38.20	233^rd	349	33.2%
2021	76.18	56^th	318	82.4%
2022	62.22	122^nd	337	63.8%
2023	35.71	232^nd	349	33.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Centennial Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	43.86	207^th	347	40.3%
2019	34.00	259^th	367	29.4%
2021	50.48	164^th	328	50.0%
2022	63.40	119^th	356	66.6%
2023	57.70	147^th	366	59.8%

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Rank History for White students at Centennial Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	25.68	315^th	391	19.4%
2019	43.72	222^nd	391	43.2%
2021	52.42	157^th	368	57.3%
2022	53.82	165^th	388	57.5%
2023	55.65	168^th	385	56.4%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska 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
1988	292	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1989	307	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1990	297	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1991	310	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
1992	316	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1993	301	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1994	316	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1995	339	3	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	351
1996	339	3	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	351
1997	332	4	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
1998	317	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	323
1999	302	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	308
2000	291	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	296
2001	276	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	283
2002	271	3	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	277
2003	271	3	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	277
2004	242	5	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2005	232	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2006	219	3	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	225
2007	211	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2008	215	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2009	216	7	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2010	198	6	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	209
2011	217	9	0	1	2	0	0	0	229
2012	208	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	218
2013	233	10	0	2	0	0	0	0	245
2014	237	12	0	5	0	0	0	0	254
2015	209	14	0	8	0	0	0	0	231
2016	226	11	0	8	0	0	0	0	245
2017	225	5	0	10	0	0	0	0	240
2018	235	7	0	7	5	0	0	0	254
2019	236	8	0	7	0	0	1	0	252
2020	237	10	0	8	0	0	0	0	255
2021	235	8	0	4	0	0	2	0	249
2022	252	6	0	5	2	0	3	0	268
2023	229	5	1	11	0	0	2	0	248

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
1988	293	16.9	17.3	16
1989	308	17.0	18.1	14.6
1990	300	17.7	16.9	17.3
1991	313	17.9	17.4	17.3
1992	319	17.3	18.4	14.4
1993	306	17.8	17.2	16
1994	324	20.1	16.1	13.3
1995	351	22.3	15.7	18.5
1996	351	22.3	15.7	18.5
1997	341	22.9	14.9	26.7
1998	323	21.4	15.1	29.7
1999	308	21.3	14.5	36.5
2000	296	21.3	13.9	34.5
2001	283	21.3	13.3	36.7
2002	277	20.7	13.4	38.6
2003	277	20.7	13.4	38.6
2004	252	19.9	12.7	52
2005	239	19.0	12.6	32.6
2006	225	16.8	13.4	33.8
2007	217	17.7	12.3	34.1
2008	225	18.2	12.4	33.3
2009	225	18.4	12.2	38.7
2010	209	17.7	11.7	35.4
2011	229	19.0	11.9	39.3
2012	218	18.5	11.7	46.8
2013	245	18.6	13.1	46.1
2014	254	20.2	12.5	45.3
2015	231	20.0	11.5	44.6
2016	245	21.0	11.6	45.7
2017	240	21.5	11.1	45.8
2018	254	21.5	11.7	46.5
2019	252	21.3	11.7	47.2
2020	255	21.9	11.6	45.9
2021	249	21.7	11.4	39.4
2022	268	21.7	12.3	36.2
2023	248	n/a	n/a	39.1

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
1988	293	16.9	17.3	16
1989	308	17.0	18.1	14.6
1990	300	17.7	16.9	17.3
1991	313	17.9	17.4	17.3
1992	319	17.3	18.4	14.4
1993	306	17.8	17.2	16
1994	324	20.1	16.1	13.3
1995	351	22.3	15.7	18.5
1996	351	22.3	15.7	18.5
1997	341	22.9	14.9	26.7
1998	323	21.4	15.1	29.7
1999	308	21.3	14.5	36.5
2000	296	21.3	13.9	34.5
2001	283	21.3	13.3	36.7
2002	277	20.7	13.4	38.6
2003	277	20.7	13.4	38.6
2004	252	19.9	12.7	52
2005	239	19.0	12.6	32.6
2006	225	16.8	13.4	33.8
2007	217	17.7	12.3	34.1
2008	225	18.2	12.4	33.3
2009	225	18.4	12.2	38.7
2010	209	17.7	11.7	35.4
2011	229	19.0	11.9	39.3
2012	218	18.5	11.7	46.8
2013	245	18.6	13.1	46.1
2014	254	20.2	12.5	45.3
2015	231	20.0	11.5	44.6
2016	245	21.0	11.6	45.7
2017	240	21.5	11.1	45.8
2018	254	21.5	11.7	46.5
2019	252	21.3	11.7	47.2
2020	255	21.9	11.6	45.9
2021	249	21.7	11.4	39.4
2022	268	21.7	12.3	36.2
2023	248	n/a	n/a	39.1

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	$863 (5.1%)	$13,743 (81.5%)	$16,864
2020	$1,245 (7.1%)	$13,957 (79.7%)	$17,501
2021	$1,241 (6.7%)	$14,955 (81.3%)	$18,402
2022	$1,258 (6.3%)	$16,662 (82.9%)	$20,102
2023	$1,808 (8.2%)	$16,951 (77.1%)	$21,987

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Centennial Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 228^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 106^th of 459 Elementary schools	27.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary School)	40	60	20%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Public Schools)	40	60	20%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Centennial Elementary School)	51	70	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Centennial Public Schools)	51	70	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary School)	71	68	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Public Schools)	71	68	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Elementary School)	58	82	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Public Schools)	58	82	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary School)	47	58	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Public Schools)	47	58	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Elementary School)	56	93	37%
5th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Public Schools)	56	93	37%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Centennial Elementary School)	78	97	19%
5th Grade Science (Centennial Public Schools)	78	97	19%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary School)	57	52	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Public Schools)	57	52	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	44	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Elementary School)	35	55	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Public Schools)	35	55	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	45	10%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	252	248	1.6%
African American	8	5	37.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	7	11	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	236	229	3%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.2%	39.1%	8.1%

Schools Near Centennial Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Centennial	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 534-2321	248	22	12.3	39.1%	229 (92.3%)	5 (2.0%)	11 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	74.3	106^th of 459 public elementary schools	76.9%		64.6	149^th of 457 public elementary schools	67.4%	43	60.0	68.0	58.0		70.0	82.0	93.0		97.0	$21,987	$1,808	$16,951
York Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 Washington Ave	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 362-6655	594	42	14.2	49.5%	459 (77.3%)	11 (1.9%)	83 (14.0%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.2%)	43.1	282^nd of 459 public elementary schools	38.6%		42.1	281^st of 457 public elementary schools	38.5%	1	55.0	47.0	52.0		54.0	52.0	64.0		84.0	$12,172	$914	$10,080
Seward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 E Pinewood	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 643-2968	573	38	15.1	26.4%	534 (93.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	78.9	79^th of 459 public elementary schools	82.8%		88.8	24^th of 457 public elementary schools	94.7%	55	70.0	75.0			70.0	82.0				$14,904	$916	$12,356
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	209 South Gragan Ave	Mc Cool Junction	68401	York County	Mc Cool Junction Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 724-2231	120	10	12.1	32.5%	114 (95.0%)	2 (1.7%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.1	257^th of 459 public elementary schools	44.0%		55.2	202^nd of 457 public elementary schools	55.8%	55	56.0		61.0	60.0	50.0		67.0		72.0	$19,718	$906	$16,508
Friend Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	501 Main St	Friend	68359	Saline County	Friend Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 947-2781	147	12	12.5	25.9%	140 (95.2%)	3 (2.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	70.8	129^th of 459 public elementary schools	71.9%		51.6	231^st of 457 public elementary schools	49.5%	102	69.0	56.0	71.0	56.0	81.0	72.0		87.0		$20,113	$906	$15,941
Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1200 West 1st Street	Milford	68405	Seward County	Milford Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 761-2408	461	31	15.0	25.6%	422 (91.5%)	10 (2.2%)	16 (3.5%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	55.8	210^th of 459 public elementary schools	54.2%		66.5	137^th of 457 public elementary schools	70.0%	73	56.0	51.0	55.0	56.0	61.0	65.0	81.0	64.0	88.0	$12,376	$692	$10,654
Exeter-Milligan Elementary-Exeter	Public	PK, KG-5	318 S River Ave	Exeter	68351	Fillmore County	Exeter-Milligan Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 266-5911	79	10	8.2	12.7%	77 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$28,702	$348	$25,657
Cross County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1270 123rd Road	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 764-5521	169	16	10.5	31.4%	160 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.8	178^th of 459 public elementary schools	61.2%		78.9	74^th of 457 public elementary schools	83.8%	104		65.0	58.0		40.0	74.0	81.0		84.0	$22,257	$612	$17,880

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Impact of COVID-19 on Centennial Elementary School

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