Is Centennial Elementary School a good school?

Centennial Elementary School ranks 76 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 238 students attended Centennial Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Centennial Elementary School?

Students at Centennial Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

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 248 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Centennial Public Schools district, which is ranked 45 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Centennial Elementary School has consistently performed well academically, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 72.22% in 3rd grade ELA, 73.81% in 4th grade ELA, and 75% in 3rd grade Math. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (39.11% qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023), the school has consistently ranked among the top schools in Nebraska for this student subgroup, indicating its ability to effectively support and educate these students. However, the school has faced some challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 11.9% to 21.5% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Centennial Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Centennial's 4th grade Math proficiency rate of 80.95% was significantly higher than the rates of the nearby schools, which ranged from 60% to 68%. The school's consistent academic growth and strong performance for its low-income students are a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its staff and leadership.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456-0187

(402) 534-2321

District: Centennial Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 428 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: 11.0

Number of students: 238

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

5.0%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Centennial Elementary School ranks better than 82.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.53. (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 Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (5%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Centennial Elementary School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Centennial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial Elementary School 76^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Centennial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Centennial Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial Public Schools 45^th of 182 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%
2024	79.53	76^th	428	82.2%

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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%
2024	71.62	71^st	261	72.8%

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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
2024	216	6	3	12	0	0	1	0	238

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
2024	238	21.5	11.0	36.6

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
2024	238	21.5	11.0	36.6

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 (2024)				Ranking (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 (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	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	238	22	11.0	36.6%	216 (90.8%)	6 (2.5%)	12 (5.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	79.5	76^th of 428 public elementary schools	82.2%		74.3	106^th of 459 public elementary schools	76.9%	30	$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	599	42	14.2	51.8%	465 (77.6%)	11 (1.8%)	88 (14.7%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.7%)	40.3	292^nd of 428 public elementary schools	31.8%		43.1	282^nd of 459 public elementary schools	38.6%	10	$12,172	$914	$10,080
Preschool Learning Academy	Public	PK	1501 Washington Ave	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 362-6655	198	3	66.0	18.7%	171 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)								(n/a)
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	550	37	15.0	27.3%	504 (91.6%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	78.1	85^th of 428 public elementary schools	80.1%		78.9	79^th of 459 public elementary schools	82.8%	6	$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	113	11	10.1	32.7%	107 (94.7%)	2 (1.8%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	55.6	226^th of 428 public elementary schools	47.2%		47.1	257^th of 459 public elementary schools	44.0%	31	$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	144	13	11.3	27.8%	135 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)	$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	427	31	13.8	26.5%	399 (93.4%)	5 (1.2%)	11 (2.6%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	59.9	197^th of 428 public elementary schools	54.0%		55.8	210^th of 459 public elementary schools	54.2%	13	$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	94	9	10.7	13.8%	89 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	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	168	16	10.3	32.7%	159 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64.4	160^th of 428 public elementary schools	62.6%		61.8	178^th of 459 public elementary schools	61.2%	18	$22,257	$612	$17,880

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Centennial Elementary School

Student/Teacher Ratio Centennial Elementary School

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Schools Near Centennial Elementary School