Thistledew: Alice O'brien School serves 11 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
46%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
2%
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 Thistledew: Alice O'brien School?
11 students attend Thistledew: Alice O'brien School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Thistledew: Alice O'brien School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thistledew: Alice O'brien School?
Thistledew: Alice O'brien School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thistledew: Alice O'brien School offer ?
Thistledew: Alice O'brien School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Thistledew: Alice O'brien School part of?
Thistledew: Alice O'brien School is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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