Homecroft Elementary School
Tel:
(218)336-8865
- Homecroft Elementary School serves 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Homecroft Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 376 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Homecroft Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Homecroft Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #402 out of 1,784 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 94% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duluth Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Homecroft Elementary School is Woodland Hills Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Woodland Hills Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Woodland Hills Academy (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth Woodland Hills Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 97 students
1.3 miles
110 W Redwing St
Duluth, MN 55803
(218)728-7492 1.3 6-12 97 - Duluth North Star Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 1122 students
2.2 miles
3301 Technology Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218)728-9556 2.2 K-8 1122 - Sandstone Pete Seeger Renaissance Charter School Charter School
Grades: M
2.4 miles
214 Eagle Drive
Sandstone, MN 55072
(218)340-5800 2.4 M n/a - Duluth Arrowhead Juvenile Center Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 32 students
3.0 miles
1918 Arlington Ave N
Duluth, MN 55811
(218)625-6766 3.0 4-12 32 - Duluth Chester Creek Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 60 students
3.0 miles
714 1/2 W College St
Duluth, MN 55802
(218)216-8325 3.0 K-12 60
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