Century Elementary School

Summary:

Century Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 540 students in grades PK-6 in Grafton, North Dakota. While the school has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic enrollment, it has consistently underperformed academically compared to the state and its own Grafton 18 school district.

Century Elementary School's academic performance is a major concern, with only 16% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 34% in Reading, compared to the state averages of 41% and 45%, respectively. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, at 19% compared to the state average of 10%. Additionally, a high percentage of students, 49.07%, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 28.82% rate at Park River Area Elementary School, a nearby school. These factors contribute to Century Elementary School's ranking in the bottom half of North Dakota elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 on the SchoolDigger scale.

While Century Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, comparable to nearby schools like Midway Elementary School and Drayton Elementary School, its academic performance has been declining over the past few years. This trend is concerning and warrants further investigation to identify the underlying causes and implement strategies to improve student outcomes at the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1540 school road
Grafton, ND 58237

(701) 352-1930

District: Grafton 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,008

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 524

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.0%

Hispanic:

34.5%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Century Elementary School ranks worse than 98% of elementary schools in North Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.23. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59%), Hispanic (34.5%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Century Elementary School is 8.7. (See more...)

Compare Century Elementary School employs 60 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Century Elementary School is $11,008.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Century Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2022	11.37	42^nd	47	10.6%
2023	13.55	44^th	48	8.3%
2024	5.23	49^th	50	2.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Century Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	335	9	2	188	6	2	13	555
2023	328	10	1	176	6	3	16	540
2024	309	6	3	181	6	2	17	524

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Century Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	555	59.0	9.4	42
2023	540	60.0	9.0	49.1
2024	524	60.0	8.7	50.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Century Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	555	59.0	9.4	42
2023	540	60.0	9.0	49.1
2024	524	60.0	8.7	50.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Century Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$3,376 (30.7%)	$7,631 (69.3%)	$11,008

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Schools Near Century Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Century Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1540 school road	Grafton	58237	Walsh County	Grafton 18	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 352-1930	524	60	8.7	50.4%	309 (59.0%)	6 (1.1%)	181 (34.5%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.2%)	5.2	49^th of 50 public elementary schools	2.0%		13.6	44^th of 48 public elementary schools	8.3%	5	16.0	34.0	$11,008	$3,376	$7,631
Minto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	200 4th St	Minto	58261	Walsh County	Minto 20	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 248-3479	223	28	7.9	43.5%	134 (60.1%)	2 (0.9%)	78 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)								(n/a)			$12,717	$1,962	$10,755
Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Hoople	Public	PK, KG-2	2040 Myrtle Ave	Hoople	58243	Walsh County	Valley-Edinburg 118	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 894-6226	67	7	9.1	31.3%	50 (74.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)			$13,874	$4,317	$9,557
Park River Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	704 5th St W	Park River	58270	Walsh County	Park River Area 8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 284-7164	284	23	12.4	27.5%	250 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.2%)								(n/a)			$10,197	$1,516	$8,682
Drayton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	108 S 5th St	Drayton	58225	Pembina County	Drayton 19	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 454-3324	121	13	9.3	40.5%	104 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)			$20,287	$2,785	$17,503
Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal	Public	3-6	4013 Euclid Ave	Crystal	58222	Pembina County	Valley-Edinburg 118	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 657-2163	64	7	9.0	34.4%	58 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$20,227	$5,141	$15,086
Midway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	3202 33rd Ave NE	Inkster	58233	Walsh County	Midway 128	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 869-2432	155	16	9.5	40.0%	124 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)			$14,605	$4,748	$9,857

Frequently Asked Questions about Century Elementary School

Is Century Elementary School a good school?

Century Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.0% of North Dakota elementary schools.

What district is Century Elementary School in?

Grafton 18

How many students attend Century Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 524 students attended Century Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Century Elementary School?

Students at Century Elementary School are 59% White, 35% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

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