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#241 of 319 private schools in MN
Spirit of the Lake Community School
Elementary School · Duluth, MN
A private elementary school in Duluth, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1346 W ARROWHEAD RD # 339, Duluth, MN 55811
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
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Where Spirit of the Lake Community School 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
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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
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Creek AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Lowell Elementary Spanish ImmersionEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Superior AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 14 | 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.
Spirit of the Lake Community School is listed in Duluth, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Spirit of the Lake Community School
Spirit of the Lake Community School is a private elementary school in Duluth, MN, serving approximately 33 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spirit of the Lake Community School
What grades does Spirit of the Lake Community School serve?
Spirit of the Lake Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Spirit of the Lake Community School?
Spirit of the Lake Community School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit of the Lake Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spirit of the Lake Community School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Spirit of the Lake Community School rank in MN?
Spirit of the Lake Community School ranks #241 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Spirit of the Lake Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spirit of the Lake Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Spirit of the Lake Community School a private school?
Yes, Spirit of the Lake Community School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Spirit of the Lake Community School a religious school?
No, Spirit of the Lake Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 162 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (218) 721-4236
- Area population (ZIP 55811)
- 27,907
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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