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Elementary· 3 schools in district

CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1540 school road, Grafton, ND 58237GRAFTON 18 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
540
Students
Total enrolled
$15,369
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
9.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 42% vs nat'l
63/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 540 students in grades PK–06 in Grafton, North Dakota.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,369 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 63th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in Grafton, North Dakota, serving grades PK–06 with 540 students. The district invests $15,369 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 63/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

540
Total Students
9.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
60
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution296 male · 244 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 265 students
Student Composition
61%
33%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 380040600923

Academic Outcomes at CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 63th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58237

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,369Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,369
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,762
Student Support$2,920
Administration$1,844
Operations$2,305
Other$1,537
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,369 spent per student, an estimated $6,808 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
21%
State government
55.5%
Local (property tax)
20.9%
Federal programs
23.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 9.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (63/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
GRAFTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
↓
High School
GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyWalsh County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGRAFTON 18 →
Phone: (701)352-1930
NCES ID: 380040600923
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Grafton seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in GRAFTON 18
High
GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL
284 students · 09–12
● 63 opp44% FRL
Mid
GRAFTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
125 students · 07–08
● 63 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1540 school road, Grafton, ND 58237
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.