Grand Portage Elementary School serves 20 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
80%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
20%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grand Portage Elementary School?
20 students attend Grand Portage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Grand Portage Elementary School students are American Indian, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Portage Elementary School?
Grand Portage Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Portage Elementary School offer ?
Grand Portage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Grand Portage Elementary School part of?
Grand Portage Elementary School is part of Cook County Public Schools School District.
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