Centennial Elementary

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Centennial Elementary, located in the Olympia School District, serves the southeast area of Olympia, Washington. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for students in grades K-5, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and community engagement, working closely with families to ensure that students are prepared for middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its location within the Olympia community, often participating in district-wide initiatives that prioritize early literacy, STEM integration, and the arts. Like many schools in the region, Centennial emphasizes a holistic approach to student well-being, aiming to foster a sense of belonging and academic curiosity. For prospective or current families, the school serves as a neighborhood hub where collaboration between educators and parents is encouraged to help every student achieve their personal best.

434

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	58
Black	14
Asian	43
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	8

White
253 (58.3%)
Hispanic
58 (13.4%)
Two or More
58 (13.4%)
Asian
43 (9.9%)
Black
14 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.8%)

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:	Olympia School District
Phone:	(360)596-8300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 46

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 86