Centennial Elementary School

About Centennial Elementary School

Centennial Elementary School in Plano, Texas, is recognized for solid delivery of K-5 teaching with excellent academic outcomes and a supportive place for learning. The school has consistently performed above state averages, with 79% of students proficient in reading and 68% proficient in math.

?Centennial also has a favorable student-teacher ratio to support engaging instruction and focused attention on students. All teachers are certified and considered highly qualified. Centennial has an active PTO to involve parents and guardians, and a quality curriculum with the Wit & Wisdom® program for English Language Arts. Centennial has high ratings, solid staff, and a commitment to student success - it is one of the best elementary schools in Plano.

Contact Information

Address

2609 VENTURA DR PLANO TX 75093

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Phone

(469) 752-0700

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Website

https://www.pisd.edu/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%

Reading 49%

State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.

36

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

10

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

502

Total Students

$62146

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Centennial Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

🤖 Coding & Debugging
🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
🛠️ 3D Printing

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

74

of 129 in Texas

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 35.7%

Asian 39.6%

Hispanic 8.8%

Black 11%

Two+ Races 5%

Native Am. 0%

White

35.7%

Asian

39.6%

Hispanic

8.8%

Black

11%

Two+ Races

5%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 502

49.8%

250 Female

50.2%

252 Male

Student Population

502 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

543 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

On September 18, 2025, Centennial Elementary's "Principal for a Day" program applications opened for leaders to have a one-of-a-kind school leadership experience.

FAQ

Q: When was Centennial Elementary established?

A: The school opened in August 1999 as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Plano ISD, emphasizing excellence built over the years.

Q: How many students are enrolled in Centennial Elementary School?

A: The school serves about 482 K-5 students, and it feeds into Renner Middle, Shepton High, and Plano West Senior High.

Q: What is the student demographic at Centennial Elementary, and what is the experience level of the teaching staff?

A: The student demographic is diverse and dynamic, with about 41% Asian, 34% White, 9% Hispanic, and 8.5% African American students. The average years of experience of the teaching staff is 10.1years.

Q: What enrichment programs and traditions, or events offered at Centennial Elementary?

A: MathRocks, PACE, robotics teams, WordMasters, Try-athlons, Good Morning Centennial!

Q: What types of community events does the PTA support at Centennial Elementary?

A: Community events supported by the PTA include family picnics, Reflections, book fairs, Watch DOGS, enrichment classes, and teacher appreciation activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say