Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center serves 87 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center's student population of 87 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center?
87 students attend Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center?
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center offer ?
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center part of?
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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