- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MN
Itaskin Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Itaskin Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271317003073
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Itaskin Education Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Itaskin Education Center has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Itaskin Education Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Grand Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271317003073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Itaskin Education Center shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 271317003073 · Grand Rapids, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 7.8:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students)
Itaskin Education Center shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Itaskin Education 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 39
Itaskin Education Center
39 students
What this shows Itaskin Education Center reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Itaskin Education Center compares
Itaskin Education 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 116% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.9%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Itaskin Education Center is more 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 Itaskin Education 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 Itaskin Education 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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Itaskin Education Center
How many students attend Itaskin Education Center?
Itaskin Education Center has 39 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Grand Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Itaskin Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Itaskin Education Center is 7.8:1, which is 51% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 50% 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 Itaskin Education Center?
92.5% of students at Itaskin Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Itaskin Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Itaskin Education Center is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Itaskin Education Center?
Itaskin Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Itaskin Education Center rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Itaskin Education Center ranks #1 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 Itaskin Education 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.