Century Elementary School in Ullin, IL

At a glance

Reported students

185

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

15.76

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

12th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

165.5

Century Elementary School: 185 reported students.

State peer staffing position

28th percentile

11.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 156
Teachers (FTE): 14
Student–teacher ratio: 11.1:1

What the reported data says about Century Elementary School

Century Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Ullin. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Century CUSD 100. NCES reports 185 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.1%) and Black (12.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Century Elementary School

1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 19.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 62.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White81.1%
Hispanic1.1%
Black12.4%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Century Jr/Sr High School

High · Grades 06–12

146 reported students

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Public schools near Century Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Century Jr/Sr High School High · Century CUSD 100	06–12	146	under 0.1 mi
River to River Education Center Other · Jamp Spec Educ Services	KG–12	0	4.5 mi
Dongola Elementary School Elementary · Dongola USD 66	PK–05	108	7.5 mi
Dongola High School High · Dongola USD 66	09–12	62	7.5 mi
Dongola Jr High School Middle · Dongola USD 66	06–08	51	7.5 mi
Cypress Elem School Elementary · Cypress SD 64	PK–08	116	8 mi

Frequently asked questions about Century Elementary School

What grades does Century Elementary School serve?

Century Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Century CUSD 100.

How many students attend Century Elementary School?

Century Elementary School reported 185 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 156 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Century Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 185 students and 15.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Century Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Century Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Century CUSD 100 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Century Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

62.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Century Elementary School in?

Century Elementary School is part of Century CUSD 100, based in Ullin, IL, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Century Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Century Jr/Sr High School (under 0.1 mi), River to River Education Center (4.5 mi), Dongola Elementary School (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.