Paul Bunyan Center (2026 Ranking)

3300 Gillett Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601

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Paul Bunyan Center serves 90 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 90 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paul Bunyan Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Paul Bunyan Center's student population of 90 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

90 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paul Bunyan Center
2023	96
2022	100
2021	112
2020	160
2019	160
2018	213
2017	213
2016	191
2015	203
2014	216
2013	135

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paul Bunyan Center
2023	17
2022	16
2021	17
2020	11
2019	11
2018	13
2017	13
2016	13
2015	15
2014	13
2013	9

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School Rankings

The of Paul Bunyan Center is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MN)

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paul Bunyan Center	Minnesota	Bemidji Public School District
2023	6:1	14:1	15:1
2022	6:1	14:1	15:1
2021	7:1	14:1	16:1
2020	15:1	14:1	16:1
2019	15:1	14:1	16:1
2018	16:1	16:1	17:1
2017	16:1	14:1	17:1
2016	15:1	16:1	16:1
2015	14:1	16:1	16:1
2014	16:1	15:1	16:1
2013	15:1	15:1	16:1

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American Indian

36%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paul Bunyan Center	Minnesota	Bemidji Public School District
2023	35%	2%	24%
2022	37%	2%	23%
2021	33%	2%	23%
2020	15%	2%	17%
2019	15%	2%	17%
2018	9%	2%	18%
2017	9%	2%	18%
2016	8%	2%	16%
2015	10%	2%	17%
2014	5%	2%	17%
2013	7%	2%	18%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paul Bunyan Center	Minnesota	Bemidji Public School District
2023	5%	11%	2%
2022	4%	10%	2%
2021	4%	10%	2%
2020	3%	9%	2%
2019	3%	9%	2%
2018	2%	9%	2%
2017	2%	9%	2%
2016	1%	9%	2%
2014	1%	8%	2%
2013	2%	8%	2%

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Black

n/a

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paul Bunyan Center	Minnesota	Bemidji Public School District
2023	3%	12%	1%
2022	2%	12%	1%
2015	1%	10%	1%
2013	1%	9%	1%

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White

53%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paul Bunyan Center	Minnesota	Bemidji Public School District
2023	50%	62%	69%
2022	49%	63%	68%
2021	54%	64%	68%
2020	77%	66%	71%
2019	77%	66%	71%
2018	83%	67%	72%
2017	83%	67%	72%
2016	85%	68%	73%
2015	82%	69%	74%
2014	89%	71%	75%
2013	80%	72%	75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paul Bunyan Center	Minnesota	Bemidji Public School District
2023	7%	6%	3%
2022	8%	6%	5%
2021	9%	6%	5%
2020	5%	5%	8%
2019	5%	5%	8%
2018	6%	4%	7%
2017	6%	4%	7%
2016	6%	4%	7%
2015	7%	4%	5%
2014	5%	3%	4%
2013	7%	3%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paul Bunyan Center	Minnesota	Bemidji Public School District
2023	0.63	0.59	0.47
2022	0.62	0.58	0.48
2021	0.60	0.57	0.49
2020	0.39	0.54	0.46
2019	0.39	0.54	0.46
2018	0.30	0.53	0.45
2017	0.30	0.53	0.45
2016	0.27	0.52	0.43
2015	0.32	0.51	0.42
2014	0.20	0.48	0.41
2013	0.35	0.47	0.42

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Eligible for

53%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paul Bunyan Center	Minnesota	Bemidji Public School District
2023	56%	35%	40%
2022	52%	26%	29%
2021	52%	26%	29%
2020	29%	28%	35%
2019	29%	28%	35%
2018	30%	30%	36%
2017	30%	30%	36%
2016	32%	31%	38%
2015	33%	31%	38%
2014	32%	31%	42%
2013	36%	31%	41%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paul Bunyan Center	Minnesota	Bemidji Public School District
2023	7%	8%	8%
2022	6%	6%	6%
2021	10%	6%	8%
2020	12%	8%	12%
2019	12%	8%	12%
2018	10%	8%	11%
2017	10%	8%	11%
2016	9%	7%	9%
2015	10%	7%	11%
2014	15%	7%	9%
2013	8%	7%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Bemidji Public School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Paul Bunyan Center?

90 students attend Paul Bunyan Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Paul Bunyan Center students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul Bunyan Center?

Paul Bunyan Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

What grades does Paul Bunyan Center offer ?

Paul Bunyan Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Paul Bunyan Center part of?

Paul Bunyan Center is part of Bemidji Public School District.

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