Centennial Elementary School

3507 S RANCH HOUSE PKWY
GILBERT, AZ 85297

www.husd.org/Page/4646

679 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Gilbert, Arizona, operating under the Higley Unified School District. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is situated in a growing residential area of the East Valley. It is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal character development.

The school is well-regarded for its robust curriculum and the dedicated teaching staff who prioritize student engagement and individualized instruction. Beyond academics, Centennial Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and technology-integrated learning experiences designed to prepare students for future success. By emphasizing a partnership between educators, students, and parents, the school maintains a strong culture of community involvement, making it a focal point for families residing in the 85297 zip code.

679

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	168
Black	19
Asian	8
Two or More	42
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
436 (64.2 %)
Hispanic
168 (24.7 %)
Two or More
42 (6.2 %)
Black
19 (2.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Higley Unified School District (4248)
Phone:	(480)279-8200
Website:	http://www.husd.org/Page/4646
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 68

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 112

Ungraded 2