Excellent
#16 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 1% in state
Lester Park Elementary
Elementary School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN
A Duluth Public School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5300 GLENWOOD ST, Duluth, MN 55804
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lester Park Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lester Park 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 72Very 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
$108,231
Median home value
$286,800
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55804; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Crisis ShelterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Rockridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of DuluthPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Congdon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Duluth Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Lester Park Elementary is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lester Park Elementary
Lester Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lester Park Elementary
What grades does Lester Park Elementary serve?
Lester Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lester Park Elementary?
Lester Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lester Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lester Park Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lester Park Elementary rank in MN?
Lester Park Elementary ranks #16 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lester Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lester Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Lester Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lester Park Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lester Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Lester Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lester Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lester Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lester Park Elementary?
21.7% of students at Lester Park 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (218) 336-8875
- Area population (ZIP 55804)
- 16,018
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 55804; 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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