Centennial Elementary School

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School, located in Mount Vernon, Washington, serves students in the Mount Vernon School District. Situated on Martin Road, the school functions as a foundational academic hub for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that prepares students for the transition to middle school. As part of a district that values diversity and student growth, Centennial Elementary typically emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive environment aimed at meeting the social and emotional needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic program, Centennial Elementary is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and extracurricular development. The school utilizes its facilities to create a safe, inclusive space for children to explore their interests, whether through classroom-based learning or school-sponsored activities. By maintaining strong lines of communication between teachers, parents, and administrators, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed within the broader Mount Vernon educational framework.

426

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	264
Black	4
Asian	14
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
264 (62.0 %)
White
132 (31.0 %)
Asian
14 (3.3 %)
Two or More
7 (1.6 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Mount Vernon School District
Phone:	(360)428-6138
Website:	http://mountvernonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 69

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 61