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Enrollment
713
Elementary
DISTRICT 460 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DICKSON COUNTY·NCES 470102001094
Centennial Elementary
198 Upper Lake DR, Dickson, TN 37055 · (615) 446-0355 · Dickson County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL713 STUDENTS
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 39 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 122 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 96 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 130 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 110 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 109 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (107) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (109).
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 61% · 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
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
57.4%
TN avg 40.9% . +10.9pp since 2022
Math
48.2%
TN avg 39.3% . -3.2pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 57 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 48 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 11 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 3 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 57.4% | 48.2% |
| 2023-24 | 52.3% | 52.0% |
| 2022-23 | 46.5% | 51.4% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Centennial Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee | In Dickson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 48.2% | #343 of 957 ▼ 95 | #3 of 8 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 57.4% | #152 of 959 ▲ 38 | #2 of 8 no change |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 713 | #138 of 1,044 | #1 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.8% | #481 of 962 | #4 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.9% | #234 of 348 | 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
713
+283 (+66%) vs 2020
+23% since 2000-01, when it was 578
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 | 713 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 705 | 53.8 | 13.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 682 | 50.5 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 430 | 37 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 673 | 52.2 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 774 | 56 | 13.8:1 | 60% (462) |
| 2010-11 | 777 | 51 | 15.2:1 | 55% (425) |
| 2000-01 | 578 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Centennial Elementary.
About Centennial Elementary
Centennial Elementary is a high-enrollment elementary school in Dickson, Tennessee, under Dickson County. The school covers pre-K through 5 and reported 713 students in 2024-25. That puts enrollment 52% bigger than the 470-student average for elementary schools in Tennessee.
Centennial Elementary sits within Dickson County, which has 17 schools and 7,777 students.
Federal enrollment data show Centennial Elementary is 78% White. Other groups make up 9% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 6% Black. Dickson County as a whole is about 89% White, so the school's share is lower. A diversity index of 38% means there is a 38% chance two randomly chosen students at Centennial Elementary are from different groups.
The school's county is Dickson County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $75,003 a year, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Dickson County number 17, with about 7,777 students.
Dickson Elementary, about 1.5 miles away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number 7.
For locale, NCES codes Centennial Elementary as Rural: Fringe.
Reported enrollment: 430 (2020-21) and 713 (2024-25). These figures may describe different sets of grades.
People who know Centennial Elementary can post here about open houses, carpools, and field trips. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Dickson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
55,983
Census ACS
Median income
$75,003
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
7,777 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dickson County
- Dickson County High SchoolHigh · 1,337 students
- Creek Wood High SchoolHigh · 919 students
- Stuart Burns ElementaryElementary · 706 students
- Charlotte ElementaryElementary · 601 students
- Dickson Middle SchoolMiddle · 570 students
- Burns Middle SchoolMiddle · 494 students
Other schools in Dickson
- Dickson County High SchoolHigh · 1,337 students
- Dickson Middle SchoolMiddle · 570 students
- Oakmont ElementaryElementary · 482 students
- Dickson ElementaryElementary · 229 students
- The Discovery SchoolElementary · 202 students
- Dickson County Distance Learning AcademyCombined · 40 students
Other Centennial Elementary schools
33 other US public schools in 17 states are named Centennial Elementary. Centennial Elementary is the 4th largest of the 34.
- Centennial Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 1,090 students
- Centennial ElementaryOREM, UT · 761 students
- Centennial ElementaryFresno, CA · 741 students
- CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDADE CITY, FL · 684 students
- Centennial Elementary SchoolEdmond, OK · 663 students
Nearby schools
- Dickson Elementary1.5 mi · 229
- Dickson County High School1.7 mi · 1,337
- Dickson County Distance Learning Academy1.9 mi · 40
- Special Services2.2 mi · 3
- Dickson Middle School2.2 mi · 570
- The Discovery School2.8 mi · 202
Frequently asked questions
About Centennial ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary enrolls approximately 713 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Centennial Elementary serve?
Centennial Elementary serves grades PK-05.
How diverse is Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary reports a student body of 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary is overseen by Dickson County in Dickson County.
Where is Centennial Elementary located?
Centennial Elementary is located at 198 Upper Lake DR, Dickson, TN 37055.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.