- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grafton, ND
Century Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Century Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380040600923
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Grafton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Century Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grafton, ND.
School address
District: Grafton 18 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380040600923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Century Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 380040600923 · Grafton, ND Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 8.9:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Grafton High School (284 students)
Century Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Century Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Century Elementary School
532 students
- Grafton High S
Grafton High School
284 students
- Grafton Junior 137
Grafton Junior High School
137 students
What this shows Century Elementary School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Century Elementary School compares
Century Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▲ 35% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 25% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Century Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
District finance for Grafton 18 reports $11,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Century Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grafton Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Century Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Century Elementary School
How many students attend Century Elementary School?
Century Elementary School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grafton, ND. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Century Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Century Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Century Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Century Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Century Elementary School is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Grafton, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century Elementary School?
Century Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Century Elementary School rank among public schools in Grafton?
By Resource Investment Index, Century Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grafton, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grafton 18?
Besides Century Elementary School, Grafton 18 also operates Grafton High School (284 students) and Grafton Junior High School (137 students). See the Grafton 18 district page for the complete list.