Excellent
#121 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 6% in state
West Rapids Elementary
Elementary School · Grand Rapids Public School District · Grand Rapids, MN
A Grand Rapids Public School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
901 SW 22ND AVE, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Rapids Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Rapids Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,121/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,213
Median home value
$232,700
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rapids ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Itaskin Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 4–12 | 2.9 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Cohasset ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Bigfork ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grand Rapids Public School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Rapids Elementary is listed in GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Rapids Elementary
West Rapids Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MN, part of Grand Rapids Public School District, serving approximately 639 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Rapids Elementary
What grades does West Rapids Elementary serve?
West Rapids Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend West Rapids Elementary?
West Rapids Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rapids Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rapids Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Rapids Elementary rank in MN?
West Rapids Elementary ranks #121 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is West Rapids Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Rapids Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Rapids Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Rapids Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is West Rapids Elementary a charter school?
No, West Rapids Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Rapids Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Rapids Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Rapids Elementary?
49.1% of students at West Rapids Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 639
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Itasca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (218) 327-5870
- Area population (ZIP 55744)
- 20,469
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55744; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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