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#3246 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 34% in state

Century Elementary

Elementary School · Clovis Unified · Clovis, CA

A Clovis Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

965 North Sunnyside Ave., Clovis, CA 93611

  • Math 65% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.5 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.5:1
District spending per student$15,112
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Century Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 66% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Century Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,920/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clovis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$114,677

Median home value

$457,500

Median rent

$2,101/mo

College educated

39.7%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Enterprise AlternativeEnrollment path unverified7.2K–120.8 mi52Compare →
Clovis Online CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–121.0 mi667Compare →
Dry Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2K–61.1 mi945Compare →
Woods (harold L.) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8K–61.1 mi680Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Clovis Unified

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#22 of 48
District spending per student
$15,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Century Elementary is listed in Clovis Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Century Elementary

Century Elementary is a public elementary school in Clovis, CA, part of Clovis Unified, serving approximately 688 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,246 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Century Elementary

What grades does Century Elementary serve?

Century Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Century Elementary?

Century Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Century Elementary is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Century Elementary rank in CA?

Century Elementary ranks #3,246 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Century Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Century Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Century Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Century Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Century Elementary a charter school?

No, Century Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Century Elementary a Title I school?

No, Century Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Century Elementary?

36.9% of students at Century Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
688
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 93611)
46,631
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
39.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93611; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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