CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Centennial Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dickson County school district, located in Dickson, TN with about 673 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Centennial Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Centennial Elementary School, located in Dickson, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dickson County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building strong core competencies in reading, mathematics, and science, while also promoting a supportive community atmosphere designed to prepare young learners for their future academic transitions.
Beyond its classroom curriculum, Centennial Elementary emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the student experience. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep families informed about educational initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and school policies. By integrating modern learning standards with a student-centered approach, Centennial Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and encouraging environment where children in the Dickson area can thrive throughout their primary school years.
For more information, contact Centennial Elementary at (615) 446-0355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-0355
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dickson, TN with about 673 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dickson County
- Total Students:
- 673
- Teachers:
- 52.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 673 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.