At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
588
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
17%-36.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Centennial Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in GILBERT, Arizona. The school enrolls 588 students. It is part of the Higley Unified School District (4248) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictHigley Unified School District (4248)
County4013
CityGILBERT
ZIP85297
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040378003007
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment588
White62.4%
Hispanic / Latino23.3%
Black / African American4.4%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races6.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
62.4%
Hispanic
23.3%
Black
4.4%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
6.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.