Excellent
#217 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 11% in state
Piedmont Elementary
Elementary School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN
A Duluth Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2827 CHAMBERSBURG AVE, Duluth, MN 55811
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Piedmont Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Piedmont 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$77,877
Median home value
$299,300
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55811; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Merritt Creek AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Special Ed. N.p.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK | 2.6 mi | 237 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #4 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
Piedmont Elementary is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Piedmont Elementary
Piedmont Elementary is a public elementary school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 417 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Piedmont Elementary
What grades does Piedmont Elementary serve?
Piedmont Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Piedmont Elementary?
Piedmont Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Elementary is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Piedmont Elementary rank in MN?
Piedmont Elementary ranks #217 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Piedmont Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Piedmont Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Piedmont Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Piedmont Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Piedmont Elementary a charter school?
No, Piedmont Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Piedmont Elementary a Title I school?
No, Piedmont Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Piedmont Elementary?
64.5% of students at Piedmont 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
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (218) 336-8950
- Area population (ZIP 55811)
- 27,907
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 55811; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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