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#1411 of 1,815 schools in CO

Centennial Elementary School

Elementary School · Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta · Evans, CO

A Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1400 37TH STREET, Evans, CO 80620

  • Math 11% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 16% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.1% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-25.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.8 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$13,549
Chronic Absenteeism47.8%

Students at Centennial Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency16%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 61 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
15%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Centennial Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,943/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evans), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,410

Median home value

$315,400

Median rent

$1,463/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chappelow K-8 Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–80.4 mi687Compare →
Dos Rios Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8K–50.6 mi487Compare →
Union Colony Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–50.9 mi329Compare →
Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–51.3 mi460Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#21 of 33
District spending per student
$13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Centennial Elementary School is listed in GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Centennial Elementary School

Centennial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Evans, CO, part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,411 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centennial Elementary School

What grades does Centennial Elementary School serve?

Centennial Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?

Centennial Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centennial Elementary School rank in CO?

Centennial Elementary School ranks #1,411 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Centennial Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Centennial Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Centennial Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centennial Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Centennial Elementary School a charter school?

No, Centennial Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Centennial Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Centennial Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centennial Elementary School?

86.3% of students at Centennial Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Weld County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.8%
Area population (ZIP 80620)
20,776
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
29.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80620; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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