Centennial School

Centennial School District No. R-1
909 NORTH MAIN STREET
SAN LUIS, CO 81152
193 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Centennial School, located in San Luis, Colorado, serves as the primary educational institution for the San Luis School District (District RE-6). As part of the oldest town in Colorado, the school plays a central role in the community, providing K-12 education to a small, rural student population. The school is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the San Luis Valley and is known for its tight-knit environment, where faculty and staff often work closely with families to support student success in a setting that values tradition and community connection.

Academically and athletically, Centennial School operates as a "small school" environment, which allows for personalized instruction and high levels of student participation in extracurricular activities. Despite the challenges often faced by rural districts—such as limited resources and geographic isolation—the school remains a vital hub for the town of San Luis. It serves as both an educational anchor and a focal point for community events, fostering a sense of pride and stability for the local youth and their families.
193
Total Students
16.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    162 (83.9 %)
  • White
    29 (15.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Centennial School District No. R-1
Phone: (719)672-3322
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 157
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 25
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 11
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 9
Gender Ratio