Centennial Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025-26)

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Centennial Elementary School

3507 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297

Top 20%

Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 622 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
: Top 20% in AZ
: 59% (Top 20%)
: 62% (Top 20%)
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School's student population of 622 students has declined by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Centennial Elementary School
Kind	69
1	76
2	90
3	82
4	90
5	109
6	103
Not Listed	3

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Total Students

622 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School
2023	679
2022	753
2021	703
2020	830
2019	830
2018	831
2017	831
2016	900
2015	899
2014	836
2013	1,091
2012	968
2011	808

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School
2023	43
2022	43
2021	45
2020	48
2019	48
2018	42
2017	42
2016	42
2015	46
2014	44
2013	54
2012	47
2011	47

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Year Founded

2009

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Centennial Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Centennial Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#217 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School
2023	#217
2022	#215
2021	#141
2019	#299
2018	#449
2017	#290
2016	#124
2015	#131
2014	#106
2013	#118
2012	#209

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59%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	59%	34%	58%
2022	62%	35%	57%
2021	65%	32%	56%
2019	66%	45%	66%
2018	60%	45%	66%
2017	65%	42%	65%
2016	72%	39%	62%
2015	67%	38%	58%
2014	89%	63%	82%
2013	85%	63%	79%
2012	82%	63%	78%

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62%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2022	62%	40%	60%
2021	64%	39%	58%
2019	66%	45%	66%
2018	59%	44%	66%
2017	59%	42%	63%
2016	66%	40%	60%
2015	62%	38%	54%
2014	94%	79%	93%
2013	94%	78%	91%
2012	91%	77%	90%
2011	92%	77%	89%

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35-39%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	16:1	17:1	18:1
2022	18:1	17:1	18:1
2021	16:1	17:1	17:1
2020	17:1	18:1	19:1
2019	17:1	18:1	19:1
2018	20:1	19:1	20:1
2017	20:1	19:1	20:1
2016	21:1	20:1	23:1
2015	20:1	20:1	22:1
2014	19:1	19:1	21:1
2013	20:1	19:1	21:1
2012	21:1	18:1	21:1
2011	17:1	19:1	20:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	1%	5%	2%
2022	1%	5%	1%
2021	1%	5%	1%
2020	1%	6%	2%
2019	1%	6%	2%
2018	1%	6%
2017	1%	6%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2010	1%	6%	2%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	1%	3%	3%
2022	1%	3%	4%
2021	1%	3%	4%
2020	1%	3%	4%
2019	1%	3%	4%
2018	1%	3%	5%
2017	1%	3%	5%
2016	2%	3%	5%
2015	3%	3%	5%
2014	4%	3%	4%
2013	6%	3%	4%
2012	5%	3%	5%
2011	5%	3%	5%

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Hispanic

23%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	25%	47%	22%
2022	24%	47%	22%
2021	21%	46%	21%
2020	23%	45%	21%
2019	23%	45%	21%
2018	25%	45%	21%
2017	25%	45%	21%
2016	26%	45%	21%
2015	23%	45%	21%
2014	23%	44%	20%
2013	21%	43%	20%
2012	21%	43%	19%
2011	22%	42%	18%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	3%	6%	5%
2022	4%	6%	5%
2021	4%	6%	5%
2020	4%	5%	4%
2019	4%	5%	4%
2018	2%	5%	4%
2017	2%	5%	4%
2016	2%	5%	4%
2015	3%	5%	4%
2014	4%	5%	4%
2013	3%	5%	5%
2012	4%	5%	5%
2011	4%	5%	5%

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White

65%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	64%	35%	62%
2022	63%	35%	62%
2021	65%	36%	63%
2020	64%	38%	64%
2019	64%	38%	64%
2018	66%	38%	66%
2017	66%	38%	66%
2016	65%	39%	66%
2015	67%	40%	67%
2014	64%	41%	68%
2013	66%	42%	67%
2012	68%	42%	68%
2011	66%	42%	69%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	6%	4%	6%
2022	7%	4%	6%
2021	8%	4%	5%
2020	7%	3%	5%
2019	7%	3%	5%
2018	5%	3%	4%
2017	5%	3%	4%
2016	5%	3%	4%
2015	4%	2%	3%
2014	4%	2%	3%
2013	4%	2%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.52

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	0.53	0.65	0.57
2022	0.54	0.65	0.56
2021	0.53	0.66	0.56
2020	0.54	0.65	0.54
2019	0.54	0.65	0.54
2018	0.50	0.65	0.52
2017	0.50	0.65	0.52
2016	0.51	0.65	0.52
2015	0.50	0.64	0.51
2014	0.54	0.64	0.50
2013	0.52	0.64	0.51
2012	0.50	0.64	0.50
2011	0.52	0.65	0.49

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Eligible for

17%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	11%	39%	13%
2022	8%	29%	7%
2021	15%	42%	14%
2020	12%	43%	13%
2019	12%	43%	13%
2018	12%	42%	14%
2017	12%	42%	14%
2016	6%	33%	6%
2015	14%	34%	13%
2014	14%	36%	15%
2013	14%	37%	18%
2012	16%	36%	18%
2011	14%	36%	17%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Centennial Elementary School	Arizona	Higley Unified School District (4248)
2023	6%	7%	5%
2021	8%	9%	6%
2020	6%	7%	6%
2019	6%	7%	6%
2018	6%	9%	5%
2017	6%	9%	5%
2016	5%	11%	3%
2015	3%	5%	5%
2014	5%	14%	6%
2013	6%	10%	6%
2012	5%	11%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Higley Unified School District (4248)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Elementary School's ranking?

Centennial Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.

What schools are Centennial Elementary School often compared to?

Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coronado Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?

622 students attend Centennial Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Centennial Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?

Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?

Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?

Centennial Elementary School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).

In what neighborhood is Centennial Elementary School located?

Centennial Elementary School is located in the Power Ranch neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Power Ranch.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 622 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
: Top 20%
: 59% (Top 20%)
: 62% (Top 20%)
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education