- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Rapids, MN
East Rapids Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Rapids Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271317005230
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Rapids Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Rapids Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Rapids Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271317005230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
East Rapids Elementary held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 271317005230 · Grand Rapids, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 16:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students)
East Rapids Elementary held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
East Rapids Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Rapids S
Grand Rapids Senior High
1,091 students
- Robert J. Elki
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
764 students
- This school
East Rapids Elementary
639 students
- West Rapids El
West Rapids Elementary
612 students
- Cohasset Eleme 312
Cohasset Elementary
312 students
- Bigfork Elemen 139
Bigfork Elementary
139 students
What this shows East Rapids Elementary reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Rapids Elementary compares
East Rapids Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,391
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, East Rapids Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Rapids Public School District reports $14,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Rapids Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert J. Elkington Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rapids Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cohasset Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bigfork Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Rapids Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Rapids Elementary
How many students attend East Rapids Elementary?
East Rapids Elementary has 639 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Rapids Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Rapids Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Rapids Elementary?
46.7% of students at East Rapids Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Rapids Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Rapids Elementary is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Rapids Elementary?
East Rapids Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Rapids Elementary rank among elementary schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, East Rapids Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public School District?
Besides East Rapids Elementary, Grand Rapids Public School District also operates Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students), Robert J. Elkington Middle School (764 students), and West Rapids Elementary (612 students). See the Grand Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.