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Homecroft Elementary

Summary:

Homecroft Elementary is a public elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota that serves 402 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the Duluth Public School District and the state of Minnesota in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 5% of elementary schools statewide.

Homecroft Elementary's academic excellence is evident across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 79.45% of Homecroft students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 46.69% for the district and 45.47% for the state. In Reading, 70.78% of Homecroft students were proficient or better, compared to 56.84% for the district and 49.85% for the state. The school's strong performance extends to various student subgroups, with Homecroft ranking 33rd out of 809 Minnesota elementary schools for female students and 22nd out of 793 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Homecroft Elementary stands out as a top performer. For example, Piedmont Elementary, also part of the Duluth Public School District, has lower academic proficiency rates and a lower statewide ranking than Homecroft. Similarly, the Lowell Elementary and Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion programs have lower proficiency rates and rankings compared to Homecroft.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4784 Howard Gnesen Rd
       Duluth, MN  55803-1226

(218) 336-8865

District: Duluth Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,660 Help


Students who attend Homecroft Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ordean East Middle School
High:    East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Two or more races:
4.0%
Hispanic:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Homecroft Elementary ranks better than 95.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Duluth Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Homecroft Elementary is 16.7. 7 elementary schools in the Duluth Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Homecroft Elementary is $13,660. 4 elementary schools in the Duluth Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Homecroft Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Homecroft Elementary 39th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Homecroft Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Duluth Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Duluth Public School District 191st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Homecroft Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Homecroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.52 159th 674 76.4%
2004 56.98 334th 676 50.6%
2005 61.18 281st 685 59.0%
2006 66.67 238th 756 68.5%
2007 55.63 401st 777 48.4%
2008 69.39 210th 781 73.1%
2010 55.38 456th 803 43.2%
2011 57.95 413th 814 49.3%
2012 59.68 401st 820 51.1%
2013 73.33 198th 824 76.0%
2014 69.26 261st 826 68.4%
2015 68.06 280th 840 66.7%
2016 66.45 302nd 848 64.4%
2017 64.39 335th 853 60.7%
2018 72.17 225th 847 73.4%
2019 74.94 190th 870 78.2%
2021 82.48 106th 869 87.8%
2022 86.47 72nd 858 91.6%
2023 86.03 82nd 845 90.3%
2024 90.07 39th 881 95.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Homecroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.15 379th 515 26.4%
2024 61.70 178th 572 68.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Homecroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.43 320th 728 56.0%
2019 70.25 180th 740 75.7%
2021 82.78 62nd 683 90.9%
2023 73.06 156th 774 79.8%
2024 89.56 22nd 793 97.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Homecroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.81 155th 774 80.0%
2019 85.18 57th 787 92.8%
2021 83.41 71st 783 90.9%
2022 82.61 92nd 799 88.5%
2023 78.45 140th 787 82.2%
2024 89.64 33rd 809 95.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Homecroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.04 308th 779 60.5%
2019 63.27 323rd 798 59.5%
2021 75.94 149th 784 81.0%
2022 87.19 49th 808 93.9%
2023 88.69 40th 799 95.0%
2024 87.46 55th 826 93.3%
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Rank History for White students at Homecroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.88 327th 712 54.1%
2019 59.47 283rd 722 60.8%
2021 71.94 161st 710 77.3%
2022 77.76 106th 725 85.4%
2023 75.89 131st 712 81.6%
2024 81.86 81st 730 88.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Homecroft Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 440 2 0 2 9 n/a n/a 0 453
1989 411 0 2 2 9 n/a n/a 0 424
1990 423 0 2 0 11 n/a n/a 0 436
1991 423 1 3 0 12 n/a n/a 0 439
1992 416 7 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 430
1993 427 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1994 492 2 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 509 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 514
1996 509 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 514
1997 463 0 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 470
1998 415 5 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 378 7 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 390
2000 372 8 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 383
2001 358 8 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2002 362 7 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 362 7 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 342 4 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 353
2005 314 1 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 353 0 1 3 7 n/a n/a 0 364
2007 337 1 3 3 5 n/a n/a 0 349
2008 338 0 2 2 6 n/a n/a 0 348
2009 334 2 1 4 8 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 351 3 1 4 9 n/a n/a 0 368
2011 372 0 2 6 5 0 5 0 390
2012 373 1 2 8 2 0 11 0 397
2013 351 0 4 6 2 0 11 0 374
2014 384 0 3 6 1 0 12 0 406
2015 384 2 1 4 2 0 11 0 404
2016 401 2 1 7 2 0 13 0 426
2017 352 4 2 5 1 0 12 0 376
2018 351 2 3 3 0 0 9 0 368
2019 366 0 2 1 0 0 12 0 381
2020 372 0 0 9 0 0 17 0 398
2021 329 0 0 8 0 0 14 0 351
2022 351 0 0 8 1 0 15 0 375
2023 374 0 0 11 1 0 16 0 402

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Homecroft Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 21.0 21.5 24.3
1989 424 19.0 22.3 22.9
1990 436 18.0 24.2 24.1
1991 439 19.5 22.5 22.1
1992 430 18.0 23.8 21.9
1993 432 18.0 24.0 21.8
1994 499 22.3 22.4 15.4
1995 514 23.3 22.1 16
1996 514 23.3 22.1 16
1997 470 22.5 20.9 17.4
1998 426 n/a 0.0 12.7
1999 390 21.6 18.1 15.4
2000 383 20.7 18.5 19.3
2001 368 18.0 20.4 23.1
2002 374 17.6 21.3 18.2
2003 374 17.6 21.3 18.2
2004 353 14.8 23.9 21.8
2005 322 14.3 22.5 25.8
2006 364 20.0 18.2 23.4
2007 349 16.9 20.7 24.1
2008 348 15.6 22.3 25.6
2009 349 16.0 21.8 28.1
2010 368 15.2 24.2 28.5
2011 390 16.2 24.0 26.2
2012 397 17.3 22.9 29
2013 374 17.2 21.6 23
2014 406 16.0 25.2 24.4
2015 404 18.0 22.4 23.5
2016 426 19.0 22.4 25.6
2017 376 18.2 20.6 23.9
2018 368 17.8 20.6 23.9
2019 381 20.2 18.8 23.1
2020 398 13.2 29.9 17.3
2021 351 19.6 17.9 16
2022 375 21.9 17.1 16
2023 402 24.0 16.7 27.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Homecroft Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 21.0 21.5 24.3
1989 424 19.0 22.3 22.9
1990 436 18.0 24.2 24.1
1991 439 19.5 22.5 22.1
1992 430 18.0 23.8 21.9
1993 432 18.0 24.0 21.8
1994 499 22.3 22.4 15.4
1995 514 23.3 22.1 16
1996 514 23.3 22.1 16
1997 470 22.5 20.9 17.4
1998 426 n/a 0.0 12.7
1999 390 21.6 18.1 15.4
2000 383 20.7 18.5 19.3
2001 368 18.0 20.4 23.1
2002 374 17.6 21.3 18.2
2003 374 17.6 21.3 18.2
2004 353 14.8 23.9 21.8
2005 322 14.3 22.5 25.8
2006 364 20.0 18.2 23.4
2007 349 16.9 20.7 24.1
2008 348 15.6 22.3 25.6
2009 349 16.0 21.8 28.1
2010 368 15.2 24.2 28.5
2011 390 16.2 24.0 26.2
2012 397 17.3 22.9 29
2013 374 17.2 21.6 23
2014 406 16.0 25.2 24.4
2015 404 18.0 22.4 23.5
2016 426 19.0 22.4 25.6
2017 376 18.2 20.6 23.9
2018 368 17.8 20.6 23.9
2019 381 20.2 18.8 23.1
2020 398 13.2 29.9 17.3
2021 351 19.6 17.9 16
2022 375 21.9 17.1 16
2023 402 24.0 16.7 27.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Homecroft Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,660

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Homecroft Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 82nd of 845 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Homecroft Elementary)86.174.3
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)65.959
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Homecroft Elementary)7564.3
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)60.548.9
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Homecroft Elementary)88.584.6
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)68.561.2
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Homecroft Elementary)76.773.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)64.857.1
 7.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Homecroft Elementary)50.767.3
 16.6%
   5th Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)5449.6
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Homecroft Elementary)61.169.2
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)6867.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Homecroft Elementary)61.661.5
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Duluth Public School District)63.163.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students381402
 5.5%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic111
 1000%
Pacific Islander00
White366374
 2.2%
Two or More Races1216
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.1%27.9%
 4.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Homecroft Elementary

Students who attend Homecroft Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ordean East Middle School
High : East High School

Students at Homecroft Elementary are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Homecroft Elementary.

Yes! Homecroft Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 39th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.


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