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CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3351 17th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND, 58201

About CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Century Elementary School is a public elementary school that serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5 in a small city setting. There are about 433 students at the school, and they are taught by 36 full-time equivalent teachers and one full-time school counselor. This means that there is one teacher for every 12 students, which is a little more than the district average. At Century Elementary School, the main focus of academic programming is on core subjects like math and reading, as well as science, social studies, and the arts. Based on the data we have, about 42% of students did well enough in math to be considered proficient, and 47% did well enough in reading to be considered proficient. This shows that literacy skills are improving but math skills need more work. There are 47% female and 53% male students in the school, and about half of them are poor. The school has a fairly diverse student body and gets a lot of help from the community. Overall, Century Elementary School is a well-organized and helpful place to learn, with chances to grow academically and get one-on-one help.

CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

3351 17th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND, 58201

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Phone

(701) 746-2440

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 47% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
433
Total Students
$78131
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 64 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 47.81%
Asian 5.77%
Hispanic 11.55%
Black 14.55%
Two+ Races 14.32%
Native Am. 5.08%
White
47.81%
Asian
5.77%
Hispanic
11.55%
Black
14.55%
Two+ Races
14.32%
Native Am.
5.08%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 433
46.88%
203 Female
53.12%
230 Male

Student Population

433 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

216 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

At Century Elementary School, students and their families are starting the new year with excitement and purpose by doing fun things that help them learn and get to know their community. Not too long ago, the Grand Forks Public Schools held their Summer School Program at the school. It had fun and educational things for kids to do to keep their minds active and inspired all summer. The program helped students learn new things, feel good about themselves, and spend time with friends in a safe and fun way. This shows that families in the area can still be creative and learn new things at Century Elementary.

FAQ

Q1. What makes students at Century Elementary excited?

Ans Lessons and themes that get kids interested and excited to participate in school.

Q2. How does the school recognize positive behavior?

Ans By honoring kindness, hard work, and leadership in school every day.

Q3. What do families do at Century Elementary?

Ans Families are welcome to help out, go to events, and work together on school projects.

Q4. How does Century Elementary foster a sense of community?

Ans By promoting respect, friendship, and teamwork throughout the school.

Q5. What unique things do students do to make their time at school better?

Ans Assemblies, hands-on activities, and creative projects that encourage active learning.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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