- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Park Rapids, MN
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park Rapids Area Century Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272808001233
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Park Rapids · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Rapids Area Century Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Park Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Park Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272808001233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary grew from 618 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 272808001233 · Park Rapids, MN Other · MID · TRAD
861 enr · 16.9:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Rapids Area Century Middle (497 students)
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary grew from 618 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
861 students
- Park Rapids Ar
Park Rapids Area Century Middle
497 students
- Park Rapids Se
Park Rapids Senior High
420 students
- Frank White Ed 80
Frank White Education Center
80 students
- Headwaters Edu 50
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
50 students
- Park Rapids Vi 21
Park Rapids Virtual Academy High
21 students
What this shows Park Rapids Area Century Elementary reports 861 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Rapids Area Century Elementary compares
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary is a growing 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 861 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Park Rapids Area Century Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Park Rapids Public School District reports $13,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Rapids Area Century Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Rapids Area Century Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Rapids Senior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank White Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Headwaters Educ Learning Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Rapids Virtual Academy High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Park Rapids Area Century Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~861 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
How many students attend Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary has 861 students enrolled. It is a public school in Park Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Rapids Area Century Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
51.3% of students at Park Rapids Area Century Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Park Rapids Area Century Elementary is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Park Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park Rapids Area Century Elementary rank among public schools in Park Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Rapids Area Century Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Park Rapids, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Park Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Park Rapids Public School District?
Besides Park Rapids Area Century Elementary, Park Rapids Public School District also operates Park Rapids Area Century Middle (497 students), Park Rapids Senior High (420 students), and Frank White Education Center (80 students). See the Park Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.