Century Elementary School

1540 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
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Bottom 50%
Serving 540 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 24% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Century Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
540 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Century Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Century Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#418 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
24%
39%
31%
44%
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Century Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
33%
6%
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Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Century Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Century Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Century Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Century Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #418 out of 461 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?
24% 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?
540 students attend Century Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Century Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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