- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, NE
Centennial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310534001139
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Columbus, NE.
School address
District: Columbus Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310534001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Centennial Elementary School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-16.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 310534001139 · Columbus, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 13.6:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus High School (1,337 students)
Centennial Elementary School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-16.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Centennial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,337 students
- Columbus Middl
Columbus Middle School
1,166 students
- This school 353
Centennial Elementary School
353 students
- Lost Creek Ele 318
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
318 students
- North Park Ele 304
North Park Elementary
304 students
- Emerson Elemen 286
Emerson Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Centennial Elementary School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Elementary School compares
Centennial Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 30% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
White 39.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Centennial Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus Public Schools reports $12,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Elementary School
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, NE. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Elementary School?
40.2% of students at Centennial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Columbus, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus Public Schools?
Besides Centennial Elementary School, Columbus Public Schools also operates Columbus High School (1,337 students), Columbus Middle School (1,166 students), and Lost Creek Elementary Sch (318 students). See the Columbus Public Schools district page for the complete list.