Centennial Elementary School

Summary:

Centennial Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Columbus, Nebraska, with a student population of 413. The school is part of the Columbus Public Schools district, which is ranked 203 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Centennial Elementary has shown mixed performance on state assessments, with 3rd grade proficiency rates in ELA and Math higher than the district averages but lower than the state averages, while 4th grade proficiency rates were below both the district and state averages. The school's Hispanic students consistently rank in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools, but the performance for White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has been weaker. Centennial Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 108 out of 452 schools in 2018-2019 to 337 out of 459 schools in 2022-2023, placing it in the bottom quarter of Nebraska elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Centennial Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the other Columbus Public Schools elementary schools, but it lags behind the higher-performing Lakeview Community Schools elementary schools, such as Shell Creek Elementary School. Centennial Elementary spends approximately $13,988 per student, which is on par with the other Columbus Public Schools elementary schools but lower than the higher-performing Lakeview Community Schools elementary schools, which spend over $16,000 per student.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 500 Centennial St
       Columbus, NE  68602-0947


(402) 563-8180

District: Columbus Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
337th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,988 Help


Students who attend Centennial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Columbus Middle School
High:    Columbus High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.9%
White:
44.6%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Centennial Elementary School ranks worse than 73.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Columbus Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Centennial Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Columbus Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.9%), White (44.6%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School is 15.8, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Columbus Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centennial Elementary School is $13,988, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Columbus Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Centennial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial Elementary School 337th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Centennial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Columbus Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Public Schools 203rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.11 264th 418 36.8%
2007 19.28 390th 430 9.3%
2008 26.21 441st 478 7.7%
2009 47.77 321st 471 31.8%
2010 59.84 200th 502 60.2%
2011 50.11 248th 473 47.6%
2012 63.40 153rd 480 68.1%
2013 58.13 201st 485 58.6%
2014 61.66 180th 483 62.7%
2015 62.91 169th 488 65.4%
2016 65.45 144th 480 70.0%
2017 63.32 162nd 459 64.7%
2018 60.04 167th 450 62.9%
2019 71.35 108th 452 76.1%
2021 49.06 236th 442 46.6%
2022 38.29 299th 457 34.6%
2023 34.32 337th 459 26.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Centennial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.67 16th 63 74.6%
2023 59.81 26th 76 65.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.25 51st 281 81.9%
2019 82.95 24th 298 91.9%
2021 66.13 80th 264 69.7%
2022 49.57 139th 259 46.3%
2023 39.83 207th 312 33.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.34 135th 341 60.4%
2019 84.03 41st 349 88.3%
2021 31.23 235th 318 26.1%
2022 22.70 273rd 337 19.0%
2023 34.01 237th 349 32.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.24 141st 347 59.4%
2019 59.92 139th 367 62.1%
2021 56.88 130th 328 60.4%
2022 46.92 192nd 356 46.1%
2023 33.20 265th 366 27.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Centennial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.98 16th 81 80.2%
2021 67.46 16th 68 76.5%
2022 67.12 26th 81 67.9%
2023 70.77 21st 108 80.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.13 114th 391 70.8%
2019 82.04 41st 391 89.5%
2021 52.53 156th 368 57.6%
2022 31.96 281st 388 27.6%
2023 25.23 311th 385 19.2%
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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.

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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
2002 306 9 3 78 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 306 9 3 78 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 291 7 3 86 5 n/a n/a 0 392
2005 301 7 0 85 4 n/a n/a 0 397
2006 286 7 2 93 4 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 295 7 2 110 8 n/a n/a 0 422
2008 307 7 0 128 3 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 348 4 1 144 5 n/a n/a 0 502
2010 312 5 0 149 7 n/a n/a 0 473
2011 320 5 0 155 3 0 11 0 494
2012 305 3 0 171 4 0 12 0 495
2013 281 0 0 159 4 1 10 0 455
2014 278 5 1 165 4 0 8 0 461
2015 267 2 2 149 6 0 7 0 433
2016 260 1 3 143 10 0 8 0 425
2017 268 6 1 159 11 0 5 0 450
2018 224 5 1 144 11 0 6 0 391
2019 210 4 2 134 10 0 9 0 369
2020 226 12 2 138 10 0 8 0 396
2021 204 14 1 166 6 0 7 0 398
2022 191 12 4 192 6 0 7 0 412
2023 184 11 4 202 5 0 7 0 413

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
2002 398 24.1 16.5 35.7
2003 398 24.1 16.5 35.7
2004 392 24.1 16.3 41.3
2005 397 25.1 15.8 53.7
2006 392 25.9 15.1 48.7
2007 422 28.0 15.1 42.2
2008 445 31.5 14.1 48.3
2009 502 29.6 17.0 43.8
2010 473 28.2 16.7 52
2011 494 29.7 16.6 57.5
2012 495 29.3 16.8 59.4
2013 455 28.8 15.7 54.3
2014 461 27.8 16.5 57.3
2015 433 27.0 16.0 63
2016 425 26.0 16.3 52.2
2017 450 26.3 17.0 63.1
2018 391 23.5 16.6 68.5
2019 369 23.0 16.0 55
2020 396 22.5 17.6 58.6
2021 398 23.7 16.7 51.5
2022 412 26.0 15.8 59.2
2023 413 26.0 15.8 53.3

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 398 24.1 16.5 35.7
2003 398 24.1 16.5 35.7
2004 392 24.1 16.3 41.3
2005 397 25.1 15.8 53.7
2006 392 25.9 15.1 48.7
2007 422 28.0 15.1 42.2
2008 445 31.5 14.1 48.3
2009 502 29.6 17.0 43.8
2010 473 28.2 16.7 52
2011 494 29.7 16.6 57.5
2012 495 29.3 16.8 59.4
2013 455 28.8 15.7 54.3
2014 461 27.8 16.5 57.3
2015 433 27.0 16.0 63
2016 425 26.0 16.3 52.2
2017 450 26.3 17.0 63.1
2018 391 23.5 16.6 68.5
2019 369 23.0 16.0 55
2020 396 22.5 17.6 58.6
2021 398 23.7 16.7 51.5
2022 412 26.0 15.8 59.2
2023 413 26.0 15.8 53.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Centennial Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $419 (3.0%) $12,513 (88.7%) $14,101
2020 $1,018 (7.3%) $11,807 (85.0%) $13,898
2021 $1,179 (9.0%) $10,854 (82.7%) $13,123
2022 $1,434 (10.2%) $11,570 (82.2%) $14,072
2023 $850 (6.1%) $11,837 (84.6%) $13,988

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 108th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 337th of 459 Elementary schools
 49.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary School)7956
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Public Schools)6055
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Centennial Elementary School)7757
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbus Public Schools)5940
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary School)6645
 21%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Public Schools)5541
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Elementary School)4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Public Schools)4740
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students369413
 11.9%
African American411
 175%
American Indian105
 50%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic134202
 50.7%
Pacific Islander00
White210184
 12.4%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%53.3%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Centennial Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Centennial Elementary School.

Centennial Elementary School ranks 337th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Centennial Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 45% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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

Middle : Columbus Middle School
High : Columbus High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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