A
Very Good
90/100

Centennial Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 500 CENTENNIAL ST, Columbus, NE 68602
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 72% · Math 62% proficient · 73rd percentile in Nebraska
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
347
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%73/100reading 81st percentile, math 65th percentile among Nebraska elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 62% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +33 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+19 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+9 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%72%reading +18 pts, math +8 pts86th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +19 pts, math +9 pts76th percentile (list)
Low-income67%57%reading +29 pts, math +20 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 CENTENNIAL ST
City Columbus
ZIP Code 68602
District 3105340
NCES School ID 310534001139
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68602

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Centennial Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 49.9%
White 45.8%
Black 1.7%
Two or More Races 2.0%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 347
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has 347 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School serve?
Centennial Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Centennial Elementary School receive per student?
Centennial Elementary School receives $14,070 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026