East Rapids Elementary

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East Rapids Elementary ranks 164 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Rapids Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, serving 681 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Grand Rapids Public School District and the state of Minnesota in academic achievement.

East Rapids Elementary's standout metrics include exceptional performance on standardized tests, with 64.94% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and 61.35% in MCA-III Reading, compared to the district's 45.61% and 53.85%, respectively. The school is particularly strong in 5th-grade reading, with 69.3% of students proficient or better, outpacing the district's 64.75% and the state's 57.45%. East Rapids also excels in supporting its Native American and low-socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking 2nd and 31st in the state, respectively, for these subgroups.

While East Rapids Elementary's student population is predominantly white, the nearby King Elementary has a more diverse student body, with only 52.36% white students. Additionally, some neighboring schools, such as Cohasset Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in specific grade levels or subject areas. However, East Rapids stands out for its ability to support the academic success of its diverse student population, including its economically disadvantaged students, setting it apart from other schools in the Grand Rapids Public School District.

Detail:

Public K-5

1195 NE 10th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744-8888

(218) 327-5880

District: Grand Rapids Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Students who attend East Rapids Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Robert J. Elkington Middle School
High:	Grand Rapids Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 681

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

American Indian:

8.4%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Rapids Elementary ranks better than 81.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.77. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Rapids Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Rapids Elementary 164^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See East Rapids Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Grand Rapids Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Public School District 186^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Rapids Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Rapids Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	65.40	306^th	869	64.8%
2022	69.82	262^nd	858	69.5%
2023	68.90	265^th	845	68.6%
2024	77.77	164^th	881	81.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Rapids Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	52.37	190^th	417	54.4%
2022	52.66	219^th	500	56.2%
2023	46.44	277^th	524	47.1%
2024	51.10	255^th	572	55.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Rapids Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	81.78	66^th	683	90.3%
2022	77.66	95^th	663	85.7%
2023	81.70	78^th	774	89.9%
2024	88.50	31^st	793	96.1%

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Rank History for Female students at East Rapids Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	63.93	293^rd	783	62.6%
2022	66.63	280^th	799	65.0%
2023	72.49	205^th	787	74.0%
2024	80.90	109^th	809	86.5%

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Rank History for Male students at East Rapids Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	62.39	306^th	784	61.0%
2022	69.26	246^th	808	69.6%
2023	61.16	320^th	799	59.9%
2024	70.73	220^th	826	73.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at East Rapids Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	93.17	2^nd	21	90.5%
2023	90.73	2^nd	39	94.9%
2024	92.22	2^nd	42	95.2%

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Rank History for White students at East Rapids Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	46.28	403^rd	710	43.2%
2022	43.52	450^th	725	37.9%
2023	45.51	400^th	712	43.8%
2024	59.03	280^th	730	61.6%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Rapids Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	494	7	0	10	37	2	41	591
2022	540	4	1	12	63	2	21	643
2023	566	3	1	16	57	2	36	681

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Rapids Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	591	43.7	13.5	43.8
2022	643	42.8	15.0	43.2
2023	681	40.8	16.6	57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Rapids Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	591	43.7	13.5	43.8
2022	643	42.8	15.0	43.2
2023	681	40.8	16.6	57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
East Rapids Elementary	Public	K-5	1195 NE 10th St	Grand Rapids	55744	Itasca County	Grand Rapids Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 327-5880	681	41	16.6	57.9%	566 (83.1%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (8.4%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.3%)	77.8	164^th of 881 public elementary schools	81.4%		68.9	265^th of 845 public elementary schools	68.6%	101	69.2	68.4	57.8	64.9	53.9	61.1	69.3	61.4	60.2	60.2
West Rapids Elementary	Public	K-5	901 SW 22nd Ave	Grand Rapids	55744	Itasca County	Grand Rapids Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 327-5870	604	38	15.8	45.7%	534 (88.4%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	33 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	58.6	391^st of 881 public elementary schools	55.6%		52.8	444^th of 845 public elementary schools	47.5%	53	56.5	55.8	44.1	52.1	44.8	47.6	61.6	51.4	52.3	52.3
Vandyke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 Cole Ave	Coleraine	55722	Itasca County	Greenway Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 245-2510	414	36	11.5	59.2%	339 (81.9%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (12.3%)	58.4	398^th of 881 public elementary schools	54.8%		55.7	414^th of 845 public elementary schools	51.0%	16	59.7	52.0		56.7	53.3	44.0		49.6			$14,247
Cohasset Elementary	Public	K-5	450 Columbus Ave	Cohasset	55721	Itasca County	Grand Rapids Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 327-5860	280	16	17.7	36.8%	253 (90.4%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	69	264^th of 881 public elementary schools	70.0%		70.4	245^th of 845 public elementary schools	71.0%	19	57.9	68.0	39.6	55.0	50.9	64.0	67.9	60.6	56.6	56.6	$12,849
King Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 5th St SE	Deer River	56636	Itasca County	Deer River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 246-8860	424	44	9.5	72.2%	222 (52.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	4 (0.9%)	117 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (17.5%)	65.9	301^st of 881 public elementary schools	65.8%		60.9	359^th of 845 public elementary schools	57.5%	58	76.8	47.8	33.9	53.2	61.1	54.4	52.6	56.1	70.2	70.2	$17,165
Deer River Schools SPED	Public	K-5	313 Main Ave E	Deer River	56636	Itasca County	Deer River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 246-8860	6	1	6.0		3 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)								(n/a)											$21,476
Hill City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	500 Ione Ave	Hill City	55748	Aitkin County	Hill City Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 697-2394	104	8	13.6	74.0%	97 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	40.7	575^th of 881 public elementary schools	34.7%		60.4	364^th of 845 public elementary schools	56.9%	211	60.0	52.0		54.3	40.0	32.0		34.3			$17,261

Frequently Asked Questions about East Rapids Elementary

What district is East Rapids Elementary in?

Grand Rapids Public School District

What is the racial makeup of East Rapids Elementary?

Students at East Rapids Elementary are 83% White, 8% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is East Rapids Elementary a good school?

East Rapids Elementary ranks 164^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of East Rapids Elementary attend?

Students who attend East Rapids Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert J. Elkington Middle School
High : Grand Rapids Senior High

How many students attend East Rapids Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 681 students attended East Rapids Elementary.

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