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#513 of 967 schools in NE
Centennial Elementary School
Elementary School · Columbus Public Schools · Columbus, NE
A Columbus Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 CENTENNIAL ST, Columbus, NE 68602
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centennial Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,016/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| St Bonaventure Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Kramer Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.6 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Emerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbus Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centennial Elementary School is listed in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centennial Elementary School
Centennial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, NE, part of Columbus Public Schools, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centennial Elementary School
What grades does Centennial Elementary School serve?
Centennial Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School is 12.9:1. 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 NE?
Centennial Elementary School ranks #513 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Centennial Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Centennial Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
61.1% 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (402) 563-8180
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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