CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.gfschools.org

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Century Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, serving students as part of the Grand Forks Public Schools district. Situated on 17th Avenue South, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children. The school’s mission aligns with the district's broader goals of fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body.

As part of the Grand Forks school system, Century Elementary emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and community members to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find extensive resources and updates through the district’s official website at http://www.gfschools.org.

420

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	48
Black	63
Asian	23
Two or More	59
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
203 (48.3 %)
Black
63 (15.0 %)
Two or More
59 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
48 (11.4 %)
Asian
23 (5.5 %)
American Indian
23 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GRAND FORKS 1
Phone:	(701)746-2440
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	44.8%
Male	232	55.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th