- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olympia, WA
Centennial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530618002334
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618002334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Centennial Elementary shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 530618002334 · Olympia, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 15:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympia High School (1,901 students)
Centennial Elementary shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Centennial Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olympia High S
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,322 students
- Washington Mid 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- Thurgood Marsh 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- Jefferson Midd 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- This school 434
Centennial Elementary
434 students
What this shows Centennial Elementary reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Elementary compares
Centennial Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 66% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 9.9%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Centennial Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Olympia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Griffin School
Standard public school
585 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
East Olympia Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative education program
345 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Touchstone
Standard public school
2 students 2:1 students per teacher
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Elementary
How many students attend Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower 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?
15.3% of students at Centennial Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Elementary is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Centennial Elementary, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Washington Middle School (702 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.