Centennial Elementary

cent.dicksoncountyschools.org/

682 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

682

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	60
Black	36
Asian	2
Two or More	64
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
516 (75.7 %)
Two or More
64 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
60 (8.8 %)
Black
36 (5.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
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:	Dickson County
Phone:	(615)446-0355
Website:	http://cent.dicksoncountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 102