Below Average
#1821 of 1,992 schools in MN
Laura Macarthur Elementary
Elementary School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN
A Duluth Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
720 N CENTRAL AVE, Duluth, MN 55807
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laura Macarthur Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Laura Macarthur 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$63,670
Median home value
$164,000
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55807; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Primary/el AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Merritt Creek AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Bay View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Cooper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Duluth Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Laura Macarthur Elementary is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laura Macarthur Elementary
Laura Macarthur Elementary is a public elementary school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 308 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,821 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laura Macarthur Elementary
What grades does Laura Macarthur Elementary serve?
Laura Macarthur Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Laura Macarthur Elementary?
Laura Macarthur Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Macarthur Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura Macarthur Elementary is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laura Macarthur Elementary rank in MN?
Laura Macarthur Elementary ranks #1,821 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Laura Macarthur Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Laura Macarthur Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Laura Macarthur Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laura Macarthur Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laura Macarthur Elementary a charter school?
No, Laura Macarthur Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laura Macarthur Elementary a Title I school?
No, Laura Macarthur Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laura Macarthur Elementary?
78.2% of students at Laura Macarthur 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
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (218) 336-8900
- Area population (ZIP 55807)
- 9,573
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 55807; 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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