Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School's ranking?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School?
682 students attend Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School offer ?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School part of?
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School is part of Park Rapids Public School District.
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