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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul Bunyan Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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
American Indian
30%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
55%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 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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