Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center serves 63 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center's student population of 63 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
78%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center?
63 students attend Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% 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 13:1.
What grades does Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center offer ?
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
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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