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Paul Bunyan Center

3300 Gillett Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Paul Bunyan Center serves 90 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Paul Bunyan Center's student population of 90 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Paul Bunyan Center is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
36%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
53%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Paul Bunyan Center?
90 students attend Paul Bunyan Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Paul Bunyan Center students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul Bunyan Center?
Paul Bunyan Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paul Bunyan Center offer ?
Paul Bunyan Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Bunyan Center part of?
Paul Bunyan Center is part of Bemidji Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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