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Facts & Figures

Our school is an outstanding place because we serve amazing students and families, and we have an amazing staff. We feel very lucky to be part of the Pikes Peak Park Community. At Centennial, we are focused on increasing student achievement. Our school mission is Achievement NOW. This mission guides the work we do on a daily basis. We provide a world-class education in a safe and caring environment. We are proud of our partnerships with parents, families, and the surrounding community. Our entire school community is involved in helping our students be successful and have choices in life. In fact, we are an award-winning school. In 2014, Centennial Elementary was awarded The National Title I Distinguished Schools Award. In 2015, we earned the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award. In 2017, we became the first ever Colorado Urban School of Excellence, a National Award that recognizes outstanding student achievement data, wonderful learning environments, and positive culture and climate. We were also awarded the National Kaiser Permanente Healthy School-Wellness and Family Engagement Award. Most recently, Centennial was named a 'Best of Elementary School' by the Colorado Springs Gazette in 2019 and 2020. We are proud of all of these awards because we know that they are representative of the wonderful work of our students, staff, and families. Every child deserves to attend an award-winning school like Centennial Elementary. Please come by our school and take a tour to see our mission of Achievement NOW in action!

Fun Facts about Centennial Elementary

  1. We provide a high-quality in-person and online education in a safe and caring environment.
  2. We enjoy and value our numerous community partnerships!
  3. We received the National Kaiser Permanente Healthy School-Wellness and Family Engagement Award!
  4. We are the first Colorado school ever to receive The Urban School of Excellence Award!
  5. We received The National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award in 2015!
  6. We received The National Title I Distinguished School Award in 2014!
  7. We have over 75 Out of District Enrollments!
  8. We have 8 Centennial staff members who are also Harrison School District 2 Graduates!
  9. We have a new STEAM Lab and every student is issued a Chromebook for the whole school year.
  10. We offer several different before and after-school activities, including Conservatory Club, Art Club, Basketball, Soccer, Special Olympics, Lego Club, STEAM Club, Tutoring, Cheerleading, and Student Council. 
  11. We love learning and know you will love our school too!

Our Centennial students thanking the  McDivitt Law Firm for their generous donations.

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2025-2026 School Culture Survey Highlights

Positives

90% of our students believe our school has clear and consistent rules for behavior, and 95% of those students shared that they take responsibility for their own actions and behavior. 

 

94% of families feel Centennial provides meaningful ways to participate in their student's educational experience. 

 

100% of staff work to establish positive relationships with students and families at Centennial.

 

Improvement Opportunities

  • 18% of students shared they need strategies for managing their own emotions and would like support from Centennial staff with this. 
  • 19% of families are seeking ways to learn how Centennial supports students and their Social Emotional Learning needs.
  • 50% of staff would like to have more opportunities to learn how Artificial Intelligence can enhance their instruction.

Next Steps

  • Focus our Social Emotional Learning time with students to include work on managing emotions, and provide role-playing opportunities and scenarios that allow for greater understanding of the value of managing emotions. 
  • Send information about our Social Emotional Learning curriculum, Character Strong, to families. We have added a Social Worker to our staff and have dedicated time in every student's schedule to focus on Social Emotional Learning. 
  • Provide additional Professional Development opportunities to Centennial staff supporting their interest in learning how AI can be a positive addition to their professional practices and support student learning.