PARK RAPIDS AREA CENTURY ELEMENTARY

PARK RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
501 HELTEN AVE
PARK RAPIDS, MN 56470
861 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary, located in Park Rapids, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the early grades. As part of the Park Rapids Area School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and student well-being. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the faculty focuses on personalized instruction to help students develop both intellectually and personally during their formative years.

Beyond academics, Century Elementary is deeply integrated into the Park Rapids community, often serving as a focal point for local families. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and parents work together to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through various extracurricular activities, community events, and a focus on character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future academic success while instilling a strong sense of school spirit and community citizenship.
861
Total Students
47.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    693 (80.5%)
  • Hispanic
    85 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    55 (6.4%)
  • American Indian
    26 (3.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: PARK RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)237-6330
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 386
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 89
Kindergarten 102
Grade 1 111
Grade 2 108
Grade 3 111
Grade 4 110
Grade 5 118
Grade 6 112
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Heartland Lakes Elementary
Heartland Lakes Community School
Charter School 83 Students
1005 PARK AVE N
PARK RAPIDS, MN 56470 (0.6 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th