Centennial Elementary

ce.bethelsd.org

540 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School, located in Graham, Washington, is a core member of the Bethel School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum mastery and the development of essential life skills. By leveraging the resources of the Bethel School District, the school focuses on preparing young learners for future success through a balance of rigorous instruction and collaborative community involvement.

The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to student growth, inclusivity, and partnership with families. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency with parents, providing easy access to academic calendars, staff directories, and district-wide initiatives. Centennial Elementary strives to create a safe, nurturing space where students are encouraged to explore their interests, participate in school activities, and build a strong foundation for their ongoing educational journey.

540

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	128
Black	19
Asian	4
Two or More	93
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	26

White
263 (48.7%)
Hispanic
128 (23.7%)
Two or More
93 (17.2%)
Pacific Islander
26 (4.8%)
Black
19 (3.5%)
American Indian
7 (1.3%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

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:	N/A
District:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-7700
Website:	http://ce.bethelsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 74

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Centennial Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Centennial Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	46.3%
Male	290	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)