Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Century Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Century Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Century Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Century Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Century Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
35%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Century Elementary School's ranking?
Century Elementary School is ranked #419 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Century Elementary School?
524 students attend Century Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Century Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Century Elementary School?
Century Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Century Elementary School offer ?
Century Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Century Elementary School part of?
Century Elementary School is part of Grafton 18 School District.
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