Enrollment
639
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Rapids Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Rapids Elementary
East Rapids Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, enrolling 639 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 639 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Grand Rapids Public School District also operates Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students) and Robert J. Elkington Middle School (764 students) alongside East Rapids Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Rapids Elementary compares
East Rapids Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Rapids Public School District, which includes East Rapids Elementary.
$14,334
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 60.1%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Rapids Elementary a good school?
East Rapids Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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