Enrollment
291
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scio, OR
Centennial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411104000716
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Scio · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Scio, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centennial Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centennial Elementary School
Centennial Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Scio, Oregon, enrolling 291 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 291 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scio Sd 95 spends $4,984 per pupil, 72% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Scio's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lourdes School (36 students): Centennial Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.8:1 vs 18:1).
Scio Sd 95 also operates Willamette Connections Academy (1,282 students) and Scio High School (227 students) alongside Centennial Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Centennial Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Oregon - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$4,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Centennial Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scio Sd 95, which includes Centennial Elementary School.
$4,984
Per student
-72%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.5%
State 85.9%
Federal 6.6%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scio High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scio Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lourdes School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Scio
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 Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~291 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centennial Elementary School
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scio, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Elementary School?
38.6% of students at Centennial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Elementary School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Scio, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial Elementary School rank among public schools in Scio?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Scio, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scio on the city page.
Is Centennial Elementary School a good school?
Centennial Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon 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 Scio Sd 95?
Besides Centennial Elementary School, Scio Sd 95 also operates Willamette Connections Academy (1,282 students), Scio High School (227 students), and Scio Middle School (162 students). See the Scio Sd 95 district page for the complete list.
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