- Centennial Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than North Star Elementary (239 vs. 134).
- Centennial Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than North Star Elementary (525:1 vs. 479:1).
- North Star Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Centennial Elementary (14 vs. 9).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Centennial Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than North Star Elementary (239 vs. 134).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
North Star Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Centennial Elementary (14 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
North Star Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Centennial Elementary (11 vs. 9).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Centennial Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than North Star Elementary (525:1 vs. 479:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Centennial Elementary
$15,369.78
North Star Elementary
$15,369.78
Local revenue share
Centennial Elementary
27.4%
North Star Elementary
27.4%
State revenue share
Centennial Elementary
65.5%
North Star Elementary
65.5%
Federal revenue share
Centennial Elementary
7.1%
North Star Elementary
7.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Centennial Elementary
43.6%
North Star Elementary
43.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pierce County
$96,632
Pierce County
$96,632
Poverty rate
Pierce County
8.9%
Pierce County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce County
30.2%
Pierce County
30.2%
Unemployment rate
Pierce County
4.6%
Pierce County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.