- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Streator, IL
Centennial Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170011205382
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Streator · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 482
- students enrolled
Centennial Elem School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elem School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Streator, IL.
School address
District: Streator Esd 44 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011205382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Centennial Elem School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 170011205382 · Streator, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northlawn Jr High School (614 students)
Centennial Elem School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Centennial Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northlawn Jr H
Northlawn Jr High School
614 students
- This school
Centennial Elem School
482 students
- Kimes Elem Sch
Kimes Elem School
415 students
What this shows Centennial Elem School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Elem School compares
Centennial Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$14,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Centennial Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Streator Esd 44 reports $14,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlawn Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kimes Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Streator
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Elem School
How many students attend Centennial Elem School?
Centennial Elem School has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Streator, IL. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elem School is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Elem School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Streator, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Elem School?
Centennial Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial Elem School rank among public schools in Streator?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elem School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Streator, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Streator on the city page.
What other schools are in Streator Esd 44?
Besides Centennial Elem School, Streator Esd 44 also operates Northlawn Jr High School (614 students) and Kimes Elem School (415 students). See the Streator Esd 44 district page for the complete list.