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Century Elementary School

4721 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Century Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Century Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Century Elementary School's student population of 175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Century Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Century Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2402 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
11-19%
28%
11-19%
30%
40-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
14%
16%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Century Elementary School's ranking?
Century Elementary School is ranked #2402 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Century Elementary School?
175 students attend Century Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Century Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Century Elementary School?
Century Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Century Elementary School offer ?
Century Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Century Elementary School part of?
Century Elementary School is part of Century CUSD 100 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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