- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dickson, TN
Centennial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470102001094
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Dickson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 713
- students enrolled
Centennial Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Dickson, TN.
School address
District: Dickson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470102001094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Centennial Elementary held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 470102001094 · Dickson, TN Other · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickson County High School (1,337 students)
Centennial Elementary held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Centennial Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickson County
Dickson County High School
1,337 students
- Creek Wood Hig
Creek Wood High School
919 students
- This school
Centennial Elementary
713 students
- Stuart Burns E
Stuart Burns Elementary
706 students
- Charlotte Elem
Charlotte Elementary
601 students
- Dickson Middle
Dickson Middle School
570 students
What this shows Centennial Elementary reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Elementary compares
Centennial Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Centennial Elementary is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickson County reports $10,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creek Wood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuart Burns Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Dickson
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Elementary
How many students attend Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dickson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Elementary is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Dickson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 rank among schools in Dickson?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Dickson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dickson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickson County?
Besides Centennial Elementary, Dickson County also operates Dickson County High School (1,337 students), Creek Wood High School (919 students), and Stuart Burns Elementary (706 students). See the Dickson County district page for the complete list.