Enrollment
267
Elementary
DISTRICT 341 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BARNSTABLE·NCES 250231000118
Centerville Elementary
658 Bay Ln, Centerville, MA 02632 · (508) 790-9890 · Barnstable County
GRADES KG–03ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL267 STUDENTS
B
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Scored higher than 58% of Massachusetts public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Massachusetts public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 60 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 68 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 68 | 25% |
| Grade 3 | 71 | 27% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Centerville Elementary→Barnstable United Elementary School→Barnstable Intermediate School→Barnstable High
Based on grade levels within Barnstable. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
49.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -7.0pp since 2016
Math
49.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -2.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 49 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 7 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 2 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 49.0% | 49.0% |
| 2023-24 | 60.0% | 49.0% |
| 2022-23 | 45.0% | 56.0% |
| 2021-22 | 60.0% | 46.0% |
| 2020-21 | 47.0% | 30.0% |
| 2018-19 | 66.0% | 65.0% |
| 2017-18 | 68.0% | 58.0% |
| 2016-17 | 56.0% | 51.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Centerville Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Barnstable County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 49.0% | #368 of 920 ▲ 13 | #10 of 24 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 49.0% | #324 of 920 ▼ 179 | #8 of 24 ▼ 7 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -4.0pp | #196 of 901 | #4 of 23 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 267 | #806 of 1,086 | #19 of 30 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.1:1 | #265 of 938 | #17 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.4% | #491 of 938 | #12 of 22 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.1% | #248 of 317 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
267
+30 (+13%) vs 2020
-47% since 1990-91, when it was 503
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
was 13.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 267 | 24 | 11.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 260 | 24.7 | 10.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 247 | 25.3 | 9.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 237 | 18 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 259 | 21.3 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 329 | 23 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 226 | 23 | 9.8:1 | 28% (63) |
| 2000-01 | 400 | N/A | N/A | 17% (67) |
| 1990-91 | 503 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Centerville Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (259 to 267); teachers up 13% (21.3 to 24).
About Centerville Elementary
Centerville Elementary, a low-enrollment elementary school, is located in Centerville, Massachusetts. A total of 267 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten through 3. Against the 381-student average for elementary schools in Massachusetts, enrollment here is 30% lower.
Centerville Elementary is among 9 schools run by Barnstable, which serves 4,680 students.
White students account for 67% of enrollment at Centerville Elementary. Other reported shares: 18% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 6% Black. That compares with about 86% White among all Barnstable County residents. Centerville Elementary has a diversity index of 50%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
At Centerville Elementary, 24 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 11.1:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Massachusetts average 12.2:1.
Measured against Massachusetts public elementary schools, Centerville Elementary receives a B. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
According to the American Community Survey, in Barnstable County, median household income is about $95,241, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 48%, and about 4% of people live in poverty. A total of 49 public schools operate in Barnstable County, serving about 22,212 students.
Barnstable High is the closest public school, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line. Centerville Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Small, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 267 was 13% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 237. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio fell to 11.1:1, from 13.2:1.
If you have questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Centerville Elementary, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Barnstable County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
231,668
Census ACS
Median income
$95,241
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
48%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
22,212 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Barnstable
- Barnstable HighHigh · 1,652 students
- Barnstable United Elementary SchoolElementary · 714 students
- Barnstable Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 642 students
- West Villages Elementary SchoolElementary · 416 students
- Hyannis West ElementaryElementary · 309 students
- Barnstable Community Innovation SchoolElementary · 293 students
Other Centerville Elementary schools
16 other US public schools in 13 states are named Centerville Elementary. Centerville Elementary is the 14th largest of the 17.
- Centerville ElementaryBeverly, MA · 327 students
- Centerville ElementaryGilbert, SC · 812 students
- Centerville Elementary SchoolCenterville, GA · 679 students
- Centerville Elementary SchoolSnellville, GA · 655 students
- Centerville ElementaryCENTERVILLE, MN · 607 students
Nearby schools
- Barnstable High1.8 mi · 1,652
- Barnstable Intermediate School1.9 mi · 642
- Enoch Cobb Early Learning Center1.9 mi · 150
- Hyannis West Elementary1.9 mi · 309
- Barnstable United Elementary School2.0 mi · 714
- West Villages Elementary School2.1 mi · 416
Frequently asked questions
About Centerville ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Centerville Elementary?
Centerville Elementary enrolls approximately 267 students in grades KG-03.
Is Centerville Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Centerville Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-03.
How many students per teacher at Centerville Elementary?
Approximately 11.1:1 students per teacher at Centerville Elementary.
How diverse is Centerville Elementary?
Centerville Elementary reports a student body of 67% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Centerville Elementary?
Centerville Elementary is overseen by Barnstable in Barnstable County.
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