- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Forks, ND
Century Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Century Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380813000824
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Century Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Grand Forks, ND.
School address
District: Grand Forks 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380813000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Century Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 380813000824 · Grand Forks, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 14.5:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Red River High School (1,190 students)
Century Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.8 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
- Red River High
Red River High School
1,190 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,115 students
- Schroeder Midd
Schroeder Middle School
569 students
- Discovery Elem
Discovery Elementary School
567 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
549 students
- This school
Century Elementary School
493 students
What this shows Century Elementary School reports 493 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 39% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 79% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Century Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Grand Forks 1 reports $15,253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schroeder Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Grand Forks
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Viking Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Elementary School
Standard public school
235 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Century Elementary School
How many students attend Century Elementary School?
Century Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Forks, ND. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Century Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Century Elementary School?
39.3% 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 43.0% of enrollment, in Grand Forks, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century Elementary School?
Century Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Century Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Century Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Grand Forks, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Forks on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Forks 1?
Besides Century Elementary School, Grand Forks 1 also operates Red River High School (1,190 students), Central High School (1,115 students), and Schroeder Middle School (569 students). See the Grand Forks 1 district page for the complete list.