CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

centennial.bismarckschools.org/

390 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School is a public school located in Bismarck, North Dakota, serving students within the Bismarck Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through collaborative classroom experiences and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, aiming to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. With a commitment to modern educational practices, Centennial Elementary works closely with families to ensure a holistic approach to student growth. Those interested in current events, school policies, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information, including staff directories and calendars, on their official website.

390

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	16
Black	8
Asian	15
Two or More	33
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	9

White
289 (74.1%)
Two or More
33 (8.5%)
American Indian
20 (5.1%)
Hispanic
16 (4.1%)
Asian
15 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.3%)
Black
8 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BISMARCK 1
Phone:	(701)323-4290
Website:	http://centennial.bismarckschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	48.7%
Male	200	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)