Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School's student population of 638 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School's ranking?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School is ranked #304 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School?
638 students attend Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School offer ?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School part of?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School is part of Park Rapids Public School District.
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