- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271317000874
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Grand Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271317000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-28.7%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 271317000874 · Grand Rapids, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 10.5:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students)
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-28.7%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center 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
- East Rapids El
East Rapids Elementary
639 students
- West Rapids El
West Rapids Elementary
612 students
- Cohasset Eleme 312
Cohasset Elementary
312 students
- This school 63
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
63 students
What this shows Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center compares
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 72% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Two or More 17.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rapids Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rapids Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cohasset Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center'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
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center?
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center has 63 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Grand Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center is 10.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center?
73.6% of students at Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center?
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public School District?
Besides Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center, Grand Rapids Public School District also operates Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students), Robert J. Elkington Middle School (764 students), and East Rapids Elementary (639 students). See the Grand Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.