School overview
At a glance
Reported students
861
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
47.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
26
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary: 861 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in PARK RAPIDS. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Park Rapids Public School District. NCES reports 861 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.9%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.5%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Park Rapids Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Park Rapids Area High School
High · Grades 07–12
420 reported students
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
High · Grades 09–12
50 reported students
Century School within a School
Middle · Grades 05–08
26 reported students
Park Rapids Virtual Academy High
High · Grades 07–12
21 reported students
Park Rapids Virtual Academy Century
Middle · Grades 06–06
1 reported students
Voluntary PreK School
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students