- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, OR
Centennial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411167000578
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #11 of 12
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167000578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Centennial Elementary School grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 411167000578 · Springfield, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 18.2:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,229 students)
Centennial Elementary School grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Centennial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,229 students
- Thurston High
Thurston High School
1,215 students
- Hamlin Middle
Hamlin Middle School
573 students
- Thurston Middl
Thurston Middle School
524 students
- Agnes Stewart 460
Agnes Stewart Middle School
460 students
- This school 345
Centennial Elementary School
345 students
What this shows Centennial Elementary School reports 345 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 67% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oregon - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$15,354
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Centennial Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield Sd 19 reports $15,354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurston Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | 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
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverbend Elementary School
Standard public school
424 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Yolanda Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Mt Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Thurston Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Elementary School
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, OR. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Elementary School?
88.0% 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 67.5% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Centennial Elementary School, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students), Thurston High School (1,215 students), and Hamlin Middle School (573 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.