- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loveland, CO
Centennial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080540000931
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Centennial Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 080540000931 · Loveland, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 15.4:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Centennial Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Centennial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loveland High
Loveland High School
1,354 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,074 students
- Loveland Class
Loveland Classical School
1,032 students
- Thompson Valle
Thompson Valley High School
1,005 students
- New Vision Cha
New Vision Charter School
1,005 students
- This school 324
Centennial Elementary School
324 students
What this shows Centennial Elementary School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Elementary School compares
Centennial Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Colorado - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Centennial Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thompson School District R-2j reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Elementary School
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loveland, CO. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Centennial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Elementary School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Loveland, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Loveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Thompson School District R-2j?
Besides Centennial Elementary School, Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students), Mountain View High School (1,074 students), and Loveland Classical School (1,032 students). See the Thompson School District R-2j district page for the complete list.