At a glance
Reported students
861
NCES CCD 2024–25
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 1,010 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.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 614
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
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 1,010 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 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.
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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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
Public schools near Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century School within a School Middle · Park Rapids Public School District | 05–08 | 26 | under 0.1 mi |
| Voluntary PreK School Other · Park Rapids Public School District | PK–PK | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Park Rapids Virtual Academy Century Middle · Park Rapids Public School District | 06–06 | 1 | under 0.1 mi |
| Headwaters Educ Learning Program High · Park Rapids Public School District | 09–12 | 50 | 0.4 mi |
| Park Rapids Area High School High · Park Rapids Public School District | 07–12 | 420 | 0.4 mi |
| Heartland Lakes Elementary Elementary · Charter · Heartland Lakes Community School | KG–07 | 83 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
What grades does Park Rapids Area Century Elementary serve?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Park Rapids Public School District.
How many students attend Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary reported 861 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 614 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 861 students and 47.87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Park Rapids Area Century Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Park Rapids Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Park Rapids Area Century Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Park Rapids Area Century Elementary in?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary is part of Park Rapids Public School District, based in Park Rapids, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Century School within a School (under 0.1 mi), Voluntary PreK School (under 0.1 mi), Park Rapids Virtual Academy Century (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.