Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center

Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center's student population of 79 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
79 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
10%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
82%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center?
79 students attend Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 11:1, which is lower 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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