GRAND RAPIDS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1217 SE 2ND AVE
GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744
87 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center, located at 1217 SE 2nd Ave in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational hub dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. Operating under the umbrella of Independent School District 318, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment that prepares children for their transition into elementary school. By prioritizing early intervention and foundational academic skills, the facility aims to foster a love for learning while supporting the social, emotional, and cognitive growth of students during their most formative years.

The center serves as an essential resource for local families, offering programs designed to meet diverse developmental milestones in a safe, school-based setting. Through its affiliation with the broader ISD 318 district, the Early Childhood Center utilizes professional educational standards to ensure that students receive high-quality instruction and support services. For parents and community members interested in enrollment, curriculum details, or specific program offerings, the district’s official website at http://www.isd318.org serves as the primary portal for information and updates regarding the center's operations.
87
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    68 (78.2 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (11.5 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (8.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)327-5572
Website: http://www.isd318.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 87
Gender Ratio