Below Average
#1788 of 2,268 schools in GA
Centennial Place Academy (charter)
Elementary School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
531 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
- Math 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centennial Place Academy (charter) score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Centennial Place Academy (charter) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,068
Median home value
$365,200
Median rent
$1,696/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R. Hollis Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Dar-un-noor Atlanta Science AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Kindezi Old 4th WardCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| The Childrens SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #64 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centennial Place Academy (charter) is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centennial Place Academy (charter)
Centennial Place Academy (charter) is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 715 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,788 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centennial Place Academy (charter)
What grades does Centennial Place Academy (charter) serve?
Centennial Place Academy (charter) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Centennial Place Academy (charter)?
Centennial Place Academy (charter) has an enrollment of approximately 715 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Place Academy (charter)?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Place Academy (charter) is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centennial Place Academy (charter) rank in GA?
Centennial Place Academy (charter) ranks #1,788 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Centennial Place Academy (charter)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Centennial Place Academy (charter) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Place Academy (charter)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centennial Place Academy (charter) has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Centennial Place Academy (charter) a charter school?
Yes, Centennial Place Academy (charter) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Centennial Place Academy (charter) a Title I school?
No, Centennial Place Academy (charter) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centennial Place Academy (charter)?
74.3% of students at Centennial Place Academy (charter) 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 715
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.0%
- Phone
- (404) 802-8550
- Area population (ZIP 30313)
- 10,845
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 22.8
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 30313; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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