Enrollment
532
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380040600923
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century Elementary School earns 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Century Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Century Elementary School
Century Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Grafton, North Dakota, enrolling 532 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 8.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Dakota, bigger than 90% of state schools at 532 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Grafton 18 spends $11,631 per pupil, 37% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Grafton 18 also operates Grafton High School (284 students) and Grafton Junior High School (137 students) alongside Century Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Century Elementary School compares
Century Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grafton 18, which includes Century Elementary School.
$11,631
Per student
-37%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 55.5%
Federal 23.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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. See all public schools in Grafton on the city page.
Is Century Elementary School a good school?
Century Elementary School earns 47/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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