Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
Tel:
(218) 327-5772
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center's student population of 92 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 92 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center is Grand Rapids Area Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Murphy Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Area Learning Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 96 students10
0.4 miles
409 Se 13th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 999-0247 0.4 8-12 96 - Grand Rapids Murphy Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 341 students10
0.7 miles
822 Ne 5th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5880 0.7 K-4 341 - Grand Rapids Southwest Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 360 students10
0.8 miles
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5890 0.8 K-4 360 - Grand Rapids Itaskin Education Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 44 students10
1.1 miles
1880 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129 1.1 K-12 44 - Grand Rapids Forest Lake Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 354 students10
1.6 miles
715 Nw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5870 1.6 K-4 354
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