Grand Rapids Public School District

820 Nw 1st Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744-2775
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Grand Rapids Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,057 students in Grand Rapids Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Grand Rapids Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
4,057 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Grand Rapids Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#133 out of 516 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Grand Rapids Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grand Rapids Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grand Rapids Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Grand Rapids Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
342 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
2%
# Asian Students
16 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
17 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
3,498 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
89
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
281
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
293
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
263
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
289
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
275
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
330
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
319
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
357
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
350
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
397
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,538 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,281 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Grand Rapids Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$78 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Grand Rapids Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,538
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Grand Rapids Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,281
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Grand Rapids Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Grand Rapids Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Senior High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #22.
Cohasset Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450 Columbus Ave
Cohasset, MN 55721
(218) 327-5860
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
East Rapids Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1195 Ne 10th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5880
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
West Rapids Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Sw 22nd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5870
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #66.
Bigfork Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #77.
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
413 Se 13th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Grades: 8-12
| 120 students
Rank: #88.
Bigfork Secondary
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Grades: 7-12
| 132 students
Rank: #99.
Itaskin Education Center
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1010.
Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Grades: 5-8
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
1217 Se 2nd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
Grades: PK
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand Rapids Public School District?
Grand Rapids Public School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,057 students.
What is the rank of Grand Rapids Public School District?
Grand Rapids Public School District is ranked #128 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids Public School District?
86% of Grand Rapids Public School District students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Public School District?
Grand Rapids Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Grand Rapids Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,281 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,057 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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