Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Centennial School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centennial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Centennial School's student population of 533 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Centennial School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial School's ranking?
Centennial School is ranked #596 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Centennial School often compared to?
Centennial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Preschool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Centennial School?
533 students attend Centennial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Centennial School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial School?
Centennial School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Centennial School offer ?
Centennial School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Centennial School part of?
Centennial School is part of School District U-46.
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