- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Rapids, MN
West Rapids Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Rapids Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271317005236
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Rapids Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Rapids Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Rapids Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271317005236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
West Rapids Elementary grew from 604 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 271317005236 · Grand Rapids, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 16.1:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students)
West Rapids Elementary grew from 604 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
West Rapids Elementary 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
- This school
West Rapids Elementary
612 students
- Cohasset Eleme 312
Cohasset Elementary
312 students
- Bigfork Elemen 139
Bigfork Elementary
139 students
What this shows West Rapids Elementary reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Rapids Elementary compares
West Rapids 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, West Rapids Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 West Rapids Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert J. Elkington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rapids Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cohasset Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bigfork Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Rapids Elementary'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
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Rapids Elementary
How many students attend West Rapids Elementary?
West Rapids Elementary has 612 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rapids Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rapids Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Rapids Elementary?
37.3% of students at West Rapids Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Rapids Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Rapids Elementary is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Rapids Elementary?
West Rapids Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 West Rapids Elementary rank among elementary schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, West Rapids Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public School District?
Besides West Rapids Elementary, 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.