Centennial Elementary

Centennial Elementary is a high-performing K-5 public school in Plano, TX, serving 462 students as part of the top-ranked Plano Independent School District (Isd). This school has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for every year in the past decade, consistently ranking in the top 5% of all Texas elementary schools. With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of about 13:1, Centennial serves a community where roughly 15% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and it stands out for its exceptional academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics.

Centennial’s math scores are a clear differentiator from nearby schools. In the most recent testing year, its 4th-grade math proficiency rate reached an impressive 90.8%, far exceeding the state average of 49.28% and the district average of 59.7%. This performance also outpaces strong local peers like Barksdale Elementary (65.22%) and Hightower Elementary (85.33%). While schools like Brinker Elementary and Saigling Elementary perform well above state averages, they are a tier below Centennial’s top cluster. In contrast, schools like Daffron Elementary, Wells Elementary, and Huffman Elementary have recently seen rankings drop to the 70th percentile range, creating a significant performance gap within a small geographic area.

Another standout feature is Centennial’s exceptional support for Special Education students, who ranked in the 97th percentile statewide in the most recent year. The school also demonstrates notable efficiency, spending less per student ($8,686) than many nearby schools like Saigling ($11,638) and Huffman ($11,823), yet achieving stronger academic results. However, performance for some subgroups, such as low socioeconomic status students, has shown volatility year-over-year, suggesting that support may vary with each cohort. Overall, Centennial offers a consistently excellent academic environment, especially in math, with effective resources for diverse learners.