- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dade City, FL
Centennial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153002580
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Dade City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Dade City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Centennial Elementary School grew from 611 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 120153002580 · Dade City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 17.5:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Centennial Elementary School grew from 611 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Centennial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 684
Centennial Elementary School
684 students
What this shows Centennial Elementary School reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Elementary School compares
Centennial Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Centennial Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower 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
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Elementary School
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has 684 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dade City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% higher 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?
63.7% of students at Centennial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Elementary School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Dade City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Dade City?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Dade City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dade City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Centennial Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.