How do these schools compare?
| Metric | GRAND RAPIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER | ROBERT J. ELKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | GRAND RAPIDS, MN |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 129 | 764 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 29.8:1 | 18.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.8% | 34.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | GRAND RAPIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER | ROBERT J. ELKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,082 | $17,082 |
| District | GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | GRAND RAPIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER | ROBERT J. ELKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.2% | 86.0% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.9% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | GRAND RAPIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER | ROBERT J. ELKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 254.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2.3% | 6.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.