Enrollment
39
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271317003073
Itaskin Education Center — Grand Rapids, MN
Federal NCES profile for Itaskin Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Itaskin Education Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Itaskin Education Center reports 39 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 50% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 92.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 116% above the Minnesota average and 79% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grand Rapids Public School District spends $17,082 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.8% from local sources (property taxes), 60.1% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Itaskin Education Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 50% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 116% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 116% 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
8:1
students per teacher
— 50% below state mean
Top 12% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,082
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
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.
Overview
Enrollment 39 Top 18% in Minnesota — larger than 82% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 8:1 -50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 92.5% +116% vs state
NCES ID 271317003073
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Rapids Public School District, which includes Itaskin Education Center.
$17,082
Per student
-19%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Itaskin Education Center
How many students attend Itaskin Education Center?
Itaskin Education Center has 39 students enrolled. It is a other school in GRAND RAPIDS, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Itaskin Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Itaskin Education Center is 8:1, which is 50% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in GRAND RAPIDS, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Itaskin Education Center?
Itaskin Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.