At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
149
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
66%+16.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
BIGFORK ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in BIGFORK, Minnesota. The school enrolls 149 students. It is part of the GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
149 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictGRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27061
CityBIGFORK
ZIP56628
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID271317000882
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment149
White84.1%
Hispanic / Latino1.9%
Black / African American0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.4%
Two or More Races7.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
84.1%
Hispanic
1.9%
Black
0.6%
Two+
7.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.