Paul Bunyan Center serves 118 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Paul Bunyan Center covers the entire school district in Bemidji, MN, encompassing approximately 823.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 16.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 24 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul Bunyan Center's student population of 118 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paul Bunyan Center is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
30%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
White
55%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)0.9%
31.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Paul Bunyan Center?
118 students attend Paul Bunyan Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Paul Bunyan Center students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul Bunyan Center?
Paul Bunyan Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paul Bunyan Center offer ?
Paul Bunyan Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Bunyan Center part of?
Paul Bunyan Center is part of Bemidji Public School District.
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