Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Century Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Century Elementary School serves a central area in Grand Forks, ND, encompassing approximately 7.5 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest boundary located about 7.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Century Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
493 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Century Elementary School ranks within the top 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 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Century Elementary School's ranking?
Century Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Century Elementary School often compared to?
Century Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ben Franklin Elementary School, Lake Agassiz Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Century Elementary School?
493 students attend Century Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Century Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Century Elementary School?
Century Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Century Elementary School offer ?
Century Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Century Elementary School part of?
Century Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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