Enrollment
482
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centennial Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centennial Elem School
Centennial Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Streator, Illinois, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Streator's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northlawn Jr High School (614 students): Centennial Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 14.3:1).
Streator Esd 44 also operates Northlawn Jr High School (614 students) and Kimes Elem School (415 students) alongside Centennial Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Centennial Elem School compares
Centennial Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Streator Esd 44, which includes Centennial Elem School.
$13,879
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 58.9%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Centennial Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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