Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Century Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Century Elementary serves the eastern part of Nixa, MO, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Century Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Century Elementary School's student population of 592 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1899
School Calendar
School Rankings
Century Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Century Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Century Elementary School's ranking?
Century Elementary School is ranked #407 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Century Elementary School often compared to?
Century Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Thomas School Of Discover, Espy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Century Elementary School?
592 students attend Century Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Century Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 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 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Century Elementary School offer ?
Century Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Century Elementary School part of?
Century Elementary School is part of Nixa School District.
School Reviews
Review Century Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
