Centennial Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Nebraska 68602 · Columbus Public Schools
#196 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#12411 of 50,301 nationally
About Centennial Elementary School
Centennial Elementary School is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Columbus Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 353 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 196th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 353.
There are 12 schools in Columbus; Centennial Elementary School ranks 2nd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Centennial Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Centennial Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kramer Education Center
Columbus · Public other · Grades PK–PK
170 students · 2.5 km away
Emerson Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
286 students · 2.8 km away
Columbus Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,166 students · 3.1 km away
Pathways Beyond/Early Steps To Success Building
Columbus · Public other · Grades PK–PK
22 students · 3.4 km away
North Park Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
304 students · 3.5 km away
West Park Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
215 students · 4.2 km away
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students · 4.8 km away
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,337 students · 5.3 km away
Lakeview High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
344 students · 9.4 km away
Lakeview Junior High School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
152 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Jefferson Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
Avery Elementary School
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
352 students
Sheridan Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
Huntington Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Newell Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Sandoz Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
358 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Centennial Elementary School a good school?
Centennial Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #196 of 511 in Nebraska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Centennial Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Centennial Elementary School ranks #196 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #12411 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School had 353 students in 2025.
Is Centennial Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Centennial Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Centennial Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Centennial Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.