Paul Bunyan Center serves 96 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul Bunyan Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Paul Bunyan Center's student population of 96 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paul Bunyan Center is 0.63, which is more 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
6:1
14:1
American Indian
35%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Paul Bunyan Center?
96 students attend Paul Bunyan Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Paul Bunyan Center students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Bunyan Center?
Paul Bunyan Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Bunyan Center offer ?
Paul Bunyan Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Paul Bunyan Center part of?
Paul Bunyan Center is part of Bemidji Public School District.
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