Centennial Elementary School

Centennial Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
198 Upper Lake Dr,  Dickson, TN
Dickson County School District
4.2
705 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Crysti Sheley
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31.7%
State Average
32.2%
Science
35.1%
State Average
37%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
429:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
75.7%
Two or more races
9.4%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
5.3%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/28/2025
I'm extremely disappointed with our experience at this school. The lack of homework and ineffective teaching methods meant my kids barely learned anything. To make matters worse, the principal was uncooperative and dismissive of our concerns. Unfortunately, the teachers were overwhelmed by the behav...
5.0 parent
10/26/2016
When my son started k I had never even heard of centennial, but we were zoned there. After talking to a few people I had heard nothing but great comments and was relieved. We are now almost half way through 1st grade and we had moved over the summer but attend centennial out of zone. We plan to do s...
5.0 parent
4/16/2012
I have one child who went from Kindergarten thru 5th grade with great experiences every year. My younger son is nox in 3rd grade and has had a great experience each year. We have had different teachers with both sons and have been pleased. The administration is supportive and the office is friendly....
5.0 parent
3/28/2008

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Centennial Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Dickson, TN, in the Dickson neighborhood, and is served by the Dickson County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 705 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Centennial Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $382,493. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dickson County High School, Bilandy Academy, United Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dickson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Centennial Elementary School.

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