Excellent
#49 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 2% in state
Homecroft Elementary
Elementary School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN
A Duluth Public School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4784 HOWARD GNESEN RD, Duluth, MN 55803
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Homecroft Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Homecroft 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), 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
$104,250
Median home value
$300,400
Median rent
$1,391/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55803; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Many Rivers MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| North Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of DuluthPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Spirit of the Lake Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Duluth Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #2 of 22
- District spending per student
- $16,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homecroft Elementary is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homecroft Elementary
Homecroft Elementary is a public elementary school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 435 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homecroft Elementary
What grades does Homecroft Elementary serve?
Homecroft Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Homecroft Elementary?
Homecroft Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homecroft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Homecroft Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homecroft Elementary rank in MN?
Homecroft Elementary ranks #49 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Homecroft Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Homecroft Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Homecroft Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homecroft Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Homecroft Elementary a charter school?
No, Homecroft Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homecroft Elementary a Title I school?
No, Homecroft Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homecroft Elementary?
25.3% of students at Homecroft 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (218) 336-8865
- Area population (ZIP 55803)
- 17,795
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
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 55803; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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