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Century Elementary School

Elementary School · Century Cusd 100 · Ullin, IL

A Century Cusd 100 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4721 Shawnee College Rd, Ullin, IL 62992

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$15,549
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Century Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2022
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Century Elementary School 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average394/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$75,000

Median home value

$83,900

Median rent

$523/mo

College educated

9.9%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62992; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Century Cusd 100

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Century Elementary School is listed in Century CUSD 100; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Century Elementary School

Century Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ullin, IL, part of Century Cusd 100, serving approximately 175 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,278 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Century Elementary School

What grades does Century Elementary School serve?

Century Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Century Elementary School?

Century Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Century Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Century Elementary School rank in IL?

Century Elementary School ranks #3,278 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Century Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Century Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Century Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Century Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Century Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

63.4% of students at Century Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
175
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
Area population (ZIP 62992)
811
Area median age
42.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 62992; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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