- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bemidji, MN
Paul Bunyan Center
Federal NCES profile for Paul Bunyan Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270444004454
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Bunyan Center earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Bunyan Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Bunyan Center ranks #1 of 10 schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Bemidji Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270444004454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Paul Bunyan Center shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 270444004454 · Bemidji, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 7.4:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 84
Nearest enrollment peer: Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students)
Paul Bunyan Center shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Paul Bunyan Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bemidji Senior
Bemidji Senior High
1,537 students
- Bemidji Middle
Bemidji Middle
967 students
- Gene Dillon El
Gene Dillon Elementary School
667 students
- Lincoln Elemen 320
Lincoln Elementary
320 students
- Horace May Ele 300
Horace May Elementary
300 students
- This school 118
Paul Bunyan Center
118 students
What this shows Paul Bunyan Center reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Bunyan Center compares
Paul Bunyan 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,202
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.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 30.5%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Paul Bunyan Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Bemidji Public School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul Bunyan Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bemidji Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gene Dillon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace May Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Bunyan Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Bunyan Center
How many students attend Paul Bunyan Center?
Paul Bunyan Center has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bemidji, MN. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Bunyan Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Bunyan Center is 7.4:1, which is 53% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 53% 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 Paul Bunyan Center?
56.3% of students at Paul Bunyan Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Bunyan Center?
The largest demographic group at Paul Bunyan Center is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Bunyan Center?
Paul Bunyan Center has a Resource Investment Index of 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 Paul Bunyan Center rank among schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Bunyan Center ranks #1 of 10 schools in Bemidji, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bemidji on the city page.
What other schools are in Bemidji Public School District?
Besides Paul Bunyan Center, Bemidji Public School District also operates Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students), Bemidji Middle (967 students), and Gene Dillon Elementary School (667 students). See the Bemidji Public School District district page for the complete list.