- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lubbock, TX
Centennial El
Federal NCES profile for Centennial El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482850011296
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #39 of 49
- schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial El ranks #39 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Centennial El shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-15.9%).
Teacher FTE held 35.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-98 students YoY 482850011296 · Lubbock, TX Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 14.9:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey H S (2,117 students)
Centennial El shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-15.9%). Teacher FTE held 35.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Centennial El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey H S
Monterey H S
2,117 students
- Lubbock H S
Lubbock H S
1,927 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
1,878 students
- Hutchinson Mid 845
Hutchinson Middle
845 students
- Estacado H S 787
Estacado H S
787 students
- This school 523
Centennial El
523 students
What this shows Centennial El reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial El compares
Centennial El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
African American 18.0%
White 14.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Centennial El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lubbock Isd reports $12,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lubbock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estacado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial El
How many students attend Centennial El?
Centennial El has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), down 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial El?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial El?
80.1% of students at Centennial El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial El?
The largest demographic group at Centennial El is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial El?
Centennial El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial El rank among schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial El ranks #39 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lubbock Isd?
Besides Centennial El, Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students), Lubbock H S (1,927 students), and Coronado H S (1,878 students). See the Lubbock Isd district page for the complete list.