- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park Rapids, MN
Park Rapids Area Century Middle
Federal NCES profile for Park Rapids Area Century Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272808001236
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Rapids Area Century Middle 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
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Rapids Area Century Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Rapids Area Century Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Park Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Park Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272808001236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Park Rapids Area Century Middle shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 272808001236 · Park Rapids, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 13.1:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Rapids Area Century Elementary (861 students)
Park Rapids Area Century Middle shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Park Rapids Area Century Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Rapids Ar
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
861 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Rapids Area Century Middle compares
Park Rapids Area Century Middle 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Rapids Area Century Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Rapids Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Middle'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 elementary 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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Rapids Area Century Middle
How many students attend Park Rapids Area Century Middle?
Park Rapids Area Century Middle has 497 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Rapids Area Century Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Rapids Area Century Middle is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Park Rapids Area Century Middle?
48.3% of students at Park Rapids Area Century Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Rapids Area Century Middle?
Park Rapids Area Century Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park Rapids Area Century Middle rank among public schools in Park Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Rapids Area Century Middle 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 Middle, Park Rapids Public School District also operates Park Rapids Area Century Elementary (861 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.