The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 37% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Centennial Elementary School
Centennial Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Loveland, Colorado, as part of the Thompson School District R-2J. It is a regular public school and not a charter or magnet school.
The school is situated on West 37th Street in Loveland, a city that blends residential neighborhoods with commercial and light industrial development. Loveland began as an agricultural town and later diversified with manufacturing from companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Teledyne, and Hach, a water quality equipment maker. It also functions as a bedroom community for commuters to Fort Collins, Denver, and other Front Range employment centers. The historic downtown retains a small-town feel, while eastward expansion toward Interstate 25 has added large retail hubs, a medical center, and the Blue Arena. The city has grown steadily and continues to develop the I-25 and US-34 interchange area as a primary commercial hub. U.S. Highway 34 bisects the city, separating the older western area from the newer eastern development.
Centennial Elementary serves a student body that is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up roughly a fifth of students and smaller shares of Asian, multiracial, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of economic need that is present but not dominant.
On Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessments, Centennial Elementary's results present a mixed picture. In English language arts, just over half of students scored at proficient or advanced levels. In math, the proficiency rate was lower, with roughly a third of students meeting the threshold. For science, tested only in fifth grade, the proficiency rate was also about a third. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among districts in Larimer County, though the three-district cohort used for this comparison has a fairly narrow range, so the positioning should be read with that in mind.
The school's participation rates on state tests were high, above typical thresholds, which means the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. No graduation rate data is reported, which is expected for an elementary school. Chronic absenteeism data was not available. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was also missing, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about support services for those populations.
The Thompson School District, which oversees Centennial, has seen significant voter-approved funding in recent years. In 2022, voters approved a bond measure and a mill levy override that together support facility improvements, safety upgrades, technology, and ongoing operating revenue for staffing and class size reduction. In 2024, voters approved another bond issue for facility improvements and safety upgrades. These measures represent substantial investment in the district's infrastructure and resources.
Housing in the area around Centennial Elementary reflects the broader Loveland market, with home values near the state median and rents somewhat lower, making it a moderately priced option within Colorado's Front Range. The area has seen modest price shifts in recent months.
Centennial Elementary is a neighborhood school serving a diverse but majority-white student body in a growing city. Its academic results show a relative strength in English language arts compared to math and science, with overall proficiency sitting in the middle of a small comparison set of Larimer County districts. The recent district-wide bond funding suggests ongoing investment in the school's facilities and programs. A parent considering this school may want to follow up on the missing data around special education and English learner services to get the full picture of student support.
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