Centennial Elementary

Summary:

Centennial Elementary is a public elementary school in Lubbock, Texas, serving 618 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Lubbock Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 545 out of 968 districts in Texas, Centennial Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from a high of 1,962 out of 4,260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to its current ranking of 3,987 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024.

Centennial Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (58.58%) and African American (22.49%) students compared to the state average, as well as a lower percentage of White students (14.56%). Academically, the school consistently underperforms the Lubbock ISD and state averages on STAAR assessments in reading, math, and science, with only 36.11% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading in 2023-2024, compared to 48.07% for Lubbock ISD and 48.85% for Texas. Additionally, Centennial Elementary has a very high percentage of students (83.5%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Centennial Elementary's overall academic performance is low, its African American and Hispanic student subgroups perform relatively better compared to their peers at the district and state levels. However, the school's performance lags significantly behind that of nearby magnet schools like Ramirez Elementary and Wilson Elementary, which consistently rank in the top 10-15% of Texas elementary schools and outperform Centennial on STAAR assessments. Despite spending more per student than the state average, Centennial Elementary's funding and resources are lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1301 N Utica
       Lubbock, TX  79416


(806) 219-7800

District: Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3987th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,719 Help


Students who attend Centennial Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mackenzie Middle
High:    Coronado High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  520

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.1%
African American:
22.7%
White:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Centennial Elementary ranks worse than 85.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 26th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Centennial Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.1%), African American (22.7%), White (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.4% 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 is 14.5. 19 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centennial Elementary is $8,719, which is the lowest among 27 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Centennial Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial Elementary 3987th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Centennial Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lubbock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) 545th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Centennial Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 67.63 1204th 3768 68.0%
2009 52.42 2115th 3884 45.5%
2010 52.04 2229th 3937 43.4%
2011 53.38 2216th 4095 45.9%
2012 77.65 766th 4206 81.8%
2013 64.61 1462nd 4221 65.4%
2014 56.31 1962nd 4260 53.9%
2015 51.96 2226th 4320 48.5%
2016 47.58 2410th 4286 43.8%
2017 37.89 2664th 4329 38.5%
2018 39.86 2564th 4359 41.2%
2019 26.26 3558th 4479 20.6%
2021 54.92 1783rd 4578 61.1%
2022 44.17 2489th 4581 45.7%
2023 27.76 3524th 4647 24.2%
2024 20.88 3987th 4675 14.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.44 677th 1046 35.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.48 1230th 3226 61.9%
2019 68.20 716th 3333 78.5%
2021 46.40 1668th 3446 51.6%
2022 28.13 2854th 3487 18.2%
2024 59.39 1191st 3638 67.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.99 2989th 3558 16.0%
2019 25.96 3125th 3684 15.2%
2021 54.41 1194th 3799 68.6%
2022 34.04 2726th 3952 31.0%
2023 26.57 3371st 4086 17.5%
2024 17.07 3987th 4261 6.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.38 2394th 4264 43.9%
2019 27.65 3600th 4309 16.5%
2021 66.45 1050th 4451 76.4%
2022 50.45 2122nd 4477 52.6%
2023 31.04 3465th 4521 23.4%
2024 20.23 4109th 4560 9.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.75 2570th 4306 40.3%
2019 26.25 3550th 4348 18.4%
2021 49.92 2031st 4499 54.9%
2022 39.75 2780th 4561 39.0%
2023 25.18 3726th 4588 18.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.82 2616th 3106 15.8%
2019 42.03 2328th 3184 26.9%
2021 56.89 1529th 3006 49.1%
2022 54.70 1662nd 2958 43.8%
2023 58.03 1569th 2980 47.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.09 3668th 4240 13.5%
2019 30.18 3384th 4295 21.2%
2021 53.37 1605th 4331 62.9%
2022 38.52 2912th 4461 34.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.52 2590th 4319 40.0%
2019 27.68 3429th 4357 21.3%
2021 59.22 1529th 4498 66.0%
2022 49.17 2218th 4563 51.4%
2023 34.71 3100th 4585 32.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.42 739th 1005 26.5%
2019 16.44 927th 1009 8.1%
2021 60.10 385th 967 60.2%
2022 30.08 784th 957 18.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.37 1253rd 2483 49.5%
2019 30.99 1924th 2515 23.5%
2021 60.50 705th 2444 71.2%
2022 65.29 599th 2421 75.3%
2023 46.22 1194th 2443 51.1%
2024 28.95 1914th 2421 20.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.37 2439th 4168 41.5%
2019 23.18 3674th 4188 12.3%
2021 54.52 1663rd 4329 61.6%
2022 43.38 2549th 4376 41.8%
2023 28.82 3436th 4401 21.9%
2024 17.21 4090th 4431 7.7%
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Rank History for White students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.24 2260th 3127 27.7%
2019 43.14 1900th 3142 39.5%
2021 54.54 1312th 3082 57.4%
2022 40.42 2016th 3082 34.6%
2023 28.32 2482nd 3106 20.1%
2024 36.54 2124th 3078 31.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Centennial Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 121 50 13 213 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2009 157 71 21 247 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 177 99 30 284 2 n/a n/a 0 592
2011 153 116 23 334 3 0 14 0 643
2012 137 86 25 354 0 0 10 0 612
2013 162 121 30 406 0 0 15 0 734
2014 155 136 33 394 0 0 16 0 734
2015 152 135 34 408 1 0 14 0 744
2016 158 129 31 417 1 0 17 0 753
2017 150 122 34 371 3 0 14 0 694
2018 158 112 36 386 3 0 20 0 715
2019 163 103 26 396 6 1 14 0 709
2020 155 131 21 389 3 2 13 0 714
2021 124 137 20 357 2 2 10 0 652
2022 111 145 16 348 4 2 9 0 635
2023 90 139 13 362 5 1 8 0 618
2024 71 118 15 302 4 1 9 0 520

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 399 24.5 16.3 63.2
2009 498 27.5 18.1 64.3
2010 592 31.0 19.1 64.4
2011 643 35.4 18.1 67.2
2012 612 36.0 17.0 67.3
2013 734 40.8 17.9 70.2
2014 734 40.9 17.9 70.2
2015 744 44.0 16.9 73.1
2016 753 42.0 17.9 53.3
2017 694 42.0 16.5 65.6
2018 715 41.0 17.4 64.1
2019 709 40.0 17.7 75.9
2020 714 41.6 17.1 75.1
2021 652 40.8 15.9 79.8
2022 635 36.9 17.2 81.9
2023 618 35.9 17.2 83.5
2024 520 35.8 14.5 80.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 399 24.5 16.3 63.2
2009 498 27.5 18.1 64.3
2010 592 31.0 19.1 64.4
2011 643 35.4 18.1 67.2
2012 612 36.0 17.0 67.3
2013 734 40.8 17.9 70.2
2014 734 40.9 17.9 70.2
2015 744 44.0 16.9 73.1
2016 753 42.0 17.9 53.3
2017 694 42.0 16.5 65.6
2018 715 41.0 17.4 64.1
2019 709 40.0 17.7 75.9
2020 714 41.6 17.1 75.1
2021 652 40.8 15.9 79.8
2022 635 36.9 17.2 81.9
2023 618 35.9 17.2 83.5
2024 520 35.8 14.5 80.4

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,144 (15.6%) $6,193 (84.4%) $7,337
2020 $1,172 (15.1%) $6,601 (84.9%) $7,773
2021 $1,850 (21.2%) $6,869 (78.8%) $8,719

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Centennial Elementary

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 3558th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3524th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Centennial Elementary)4046
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3553
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Centennial Elementary)4431
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Centennial Elementary)3427
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3444
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Elementary)3426
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4044
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Centennial Elementary)3137
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4454
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Centennial Elementary)3135
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))5455
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Centennial Elementary)3027
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4537
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students709618
 12.8%
African American103139
 35%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian2613
 50%
Hispanic396362
 8.6%
Pacific Islander11
White16390
 44.8%
Two or More Races148
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%83.5%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Centennial Elementary

Students at Centennial Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 23% African American, 14% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 520 students attended Centennial Elementary.

Centennial Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.7% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Centennial Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mackenzie Middle
High : Coronado 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 Texas Education Agency.

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