Centennial Elementary vs McKenny Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
McKenny Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Olympia, Washington | McKenny Elementary Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #104 of 1,154 | #236 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3877 of 50,301 | #8208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| city | Olympia | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 74.6).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 29.8%).
- •McKenny Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.1).
- •Centennial Elementary is the larger school with 434 students compared with 322.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centennial Elementary better than McKenny Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 74.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Centennial Elementary and McKenny Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 434. McKenny Elementary: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and McKenny Elementary rank in Washington?
Centennial Elementary is 104th of 1,154 and McKenny Elementary is 236th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).