Paul Bunyan Center

3300 Gillett Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
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Paul Bunyan Center serves 100 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Paul Bunyan Center's student population of 100 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
100 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Paul Bunyan Center is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
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American Indian
37%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
49%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Paul Bunyan Center?
100 students attend Paul Bunyan Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Paul Bunyan Center students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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