Laura MacArthur Elementary

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Laura MacArthur Elementary is a public elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota that serves around 320 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Duluth Public School District, which is ranked 191 out of 463 school districts in the state.

Despite its diverse student population, Laura MacArthur Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 30.6% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 46.69% for the Duluth district and 45.47% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th grade Math, with only 19.61% proficient or better, compared to 50.17% for the district and 44.14% for the state. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Congdon Elementary, which ranked 16th out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 and had proficiency rates over 70% in Math and Reading.

The challenges faced by Laura MacArthur Elementary may be attributed to its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.94% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with 65% White, 7.5% African American, 7.19% Native American, and 17.5% two or more races, is not reflected in its academic performance, as the school's rankings for subgroups like Native American and White students are among the lowest in the state. Addressing these complex factors will be crucial in improving student outcomes at Laura MacArthur Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 720 N Central Ave
       Duluth, MN  55807-1398


(218) 336-8900

District: Duluth Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
755th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,576 Help


Students who attend Laura MacArthur Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Park Middle School
High:    Denfeld High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.0%
Two or more races:
17.5%
African American:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Compare Details Laura MacArthur Elementary ranks worse than 85.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 8th 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 16.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65%), two or more races (17.5%), African American (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laura MacArthur Elementary is 9.4, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Duluth Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laura MacArthur Elementary is $17,576, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Duluth Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laura MacArthur Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laura MacArthur Elementary 755th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Laura MacArthur Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


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 Laura MacArthur Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Laura MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.24 384th 674 43.0%
2004 52.12 387th 676 42.8%
2005 49.08 432nd 685 36.9%
2006 48.07 486th 756 35.7%
2007 28.56 664th 777 14.5%
2008 30.59 649th 781 16.9%
2010 22.99 697th 803 13.2%
2011 13.60 740th 814 9.1%
2012 12.11 752nd 820 8.3%
2013 24.68 683rd 824 17.1%
2014 38.22 604th 826 26.9%
2015 39.83 599th 840 28.7%
2016 29.08 672nd 848 20.8%
2017 26.03 691st 853 19.0%
2018 34.96 627th 847 26.0%
2019 24.48 697th 870 19.9%
2021 13.97 741st 869 14.7%
2022 7.33 783rd 858 8.7%
2023 16.55 712th 845 15.7%
2024 16.18 755th 881 14.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Laura MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.73 90th 96 6.3%
2022 3.88 86th 87 1.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Laura MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.43 365th 463 21.2%
2019 39.61 344th 515 33.2%
2021 16.80 379th 417 9.1%
2022 20.07 436th 500 12.8%
2023 11.38 500th 524 4.6%
2024 15.27 531st 572 7.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laura MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.36 425th 728 41.6%
2019 32.51 555th 740 25.0%
2021 22.95 556th 683 18.6%
2022 11.94 628th 663 5.3%
2023 22.65 632nd 774 18.3%
2024 30.05 599th 793 24.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Laura MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.38 587th 774 24.2%
2019 21.21 658th 787 16.4%
2021 18.01 657th 783 16.1%
2022 8.31 733rd 799 8.3%
2023 19.31 647th 787 17.8%
2024 12.03 714th 809 11.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Laura MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.85 580th 779 25.5%
2019 28.81 627th 798 21.4%
2021 14.73 678th 784 13.5%
2022 8.20 741st 808 8.3%
2023 14.15 694th 799 13.1%
2024 21.66 675th 826 18.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Laura MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.45 30th 39 23.1%
2024 55.07 17th 42 59.5%
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Rank History for White students at Laura MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.31 553rd 712 22.3%
2019 13.72 686th 722 5.0%
2021 6.44 696th 710 2.0%
2022 1.74 721st 725 0.6%
2023 7.79 691st 712 2.9%
2024 5.33 724th 730 0.8%
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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 Laura MacArthur Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 718 9 6 3 17 n/a n/a 0 753
1989 668 4 7 2 33 n/a n/a 0 714
1990 761 3 8 4 32 n/a n/a 0 808
1991 771 5 5 3 29 n/a n/a 0 813
1992 773 8 5 6 34 n/a n/a 0 826
1993 716 4 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 730
1994 650 2 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 656
1995 530 11 3 5 32 n/a n/a 0 581
1996 530 11 3 5 32 n/a n/a 0 581
1997 548 7 8 5 30 n/a n/a 0 598
1998 523 9 17 5 32 n/a n/a 0 586
1999 502 6 12 1 28 n/a n/a 0 549
2000 463 8 15 2 24 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 460 11 15 4 20 n/a n/a 0 510
2002 435 24 9 4 14 n/a n/a 0 486
2003 435 24 9 4 14 n/a n/a 0 486
2004 410 21 8 3 13 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 396 32 8 4 17 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 398 28 11 9 15 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 405 34 11 7 17 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 382 31 11 9 25 n/a n/a 0 458
2009 388 40 9 3 29 n/a n/a 0 469
2010 365 38 8 4 26 n/a n/a 0 441
2011 365 29 8 5 20 0 31 0 458
2012 361 25 3 7 29 0 41 0 466
2013 376 22 4 10 29 1 44 0 486
2014 344 23 2 12 24 1 48 0 454
2015 316 23 5 18 20 1 56 0 439
2016 298 31 8 13 24 0 54 0 428
2017 273 28 3 14 18 0 52 0 388
2018 287 47 3 20 30 0 66 0 453
2019 240 27 3 13 30 0 67 0 380
2020 223 23 3 11 33 0 70 0 363
2021 199 16 1 10 28 0 57 0 311
2022 198 21 1 12 23 0 65 0 320
2023 208 24 2 7 23 0 56 0 320

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 Laura MacArthur Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 753 36.0 20.9 38.9
1989 714 36.6 19.5 32.6
1990 808 35.0 23.0 33.8
1991 813 36.6 22.2 32.6
1992 826 38.0 21.7 32.6
1993 730 38.0 19.2 41.4
1994 656 40.0 16.4 38
1995 581 37.5 15.5 33.9
1996 581 37.5 15.5 33.9
1997 598 38.0 15.7 42.1
1998 586 n/a 0.0 45.9
1999 549 50.1 11.0 41.5
2000 512 39.8 12.9 60.5
2001 510 36.4 14.0 62.4
2002 486 38.2 12.7 61.7
2003 486 38.2 12.7 61.7
2004 455 29.0 15.7 60.4
2005 457 33.3 13.7 62.1
2006 461 27.4 16.8 58.1
2007 474 32.0 14.8 65
2008 458 32.6 14.0 69
2009 469 32.8 14.3 67.4
2010 441 32.6 13.5 73.2
2011 458 34.1 13.4 74.2
2012 466 34.0 13.6 78.8
2013 486 34.5 14.0 74.9
2014 454 34.3 13.2 79.5
2015 439 33.0 13.3 77.4
2016 428 31.0 13.8 74.1
2017 388 27.4 14.1 76.3
2018 453 27.8 16.2 78.6
2019 380 29.2 13.0 74.2
2020 363 20.7 17.4 72.2
2021 311 30.0 10.3 62.4
2022 320 34.7 9.2 63.4
2023 320 33.7 9.4 75.9

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 Laura MacArthur Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 753 36.0 20.9 38.9
1989 714 36.6 19.5 32.6
1990 808 35.0 23.0 33.8
1991 813 36.6 22.2 32.6
1992 826 38.0 21.7 32.6
1993 730 38.0 19.2 41.4
1994 656 40.0 16.4 38
1995 581 37.5 15.5 33.9
1996 581 37.5 15.5 33.9
1997 598 38.0 15.7 42.1
1998 586 n/a 0.0 45.9
1999 549 50.1 11.0 41.5
2000 512 39.8 12.9 60.5
2001 510 36.4 14.0 62.4
2002 486 38.2 12.7 61.7
2003 486 38.2 12.7 61.7
2004 455 29.0 15.7 60.4
2005 457 33.3 13.7 62.1
2006 461 27.4 16.8 58.1
2007 474 32.0 14.8 65
2008 458 32.6 14.0 69
2009 469 32.8 14.3 67.4
2010 441 32.6 13.5 73.2
2011 458 34.1 13.4 74.2
2012 466 34.0 13.6 78.8
2013 486 34.5 14.0 74.9
2014 454 34.3 13.2 79.5
2015 439 33.0 13.3 77.4
2016 428 31.0 13.8 74.1
2017 388 27.4 14.1 76.3
2018 453 27.8 16.2 78.6
2019 380 29.2 13.0 74.2
2020 363 20.7 17.4 72.2
2021 311 30.0 10.3 62.4
2022 320 34.7 9.2 63.4
2023 320 33.7 9.4 75.9

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 Laura MacArthur Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,576

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laura MacArthur 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 697th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 712th of 845 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Laura MacArthur Elementary)47.523.3
 24.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)65.959
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Laura MacArthur Elementary)33.921.4
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)60.548.9
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Laura MacArthur Elementary)54.928
 26.9%
   4th Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)68.561.2
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Laura MacArthur Elementary)43.525.5
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)64.857.1
 7.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Laura MacArthur Elementary)31.721.4
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)5449.6
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Laura MacArthur Elementary)4543.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)6867.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Laura MacArthur Elementary)38.328.6
 9.8%
   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 Students380320
 15.8%
African American2724
 11.1%
American Indian3023
 23.3%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic137
 46.2%
Pacific Islander00
White240208
 13.3%
Two or More Races6756
 16.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.2%75.9%
 1.7%


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Students who attend Laura MacArthur Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Park Middle School
High : Denfeld High School

Laura MacArthur Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students at Laura MacArthur Elementary are 65% White, 18% Two or more races, 8% African American, 7% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Laura MacArthur Elementary.


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