Homecroft Elementary School

4784 Howard Gnesen Rd
Duluth, MN 55803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Homecroft Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : Homecroft Elementary serves the northwest part of Duluth, MN, covering an area of approximately 132.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located nearly 23.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Homecroft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Homecroft Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Every child, One Voice

School Rankings

Homecroft Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homecroft Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#61 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
2%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
93%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
10.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homecroft Elementary School's ranking?
Homecroft Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Homecroft Elementary School often compared to?
Homecroft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Congdon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Homecroft Elementary School?
448 students attend Homecroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Homecroft Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homecroft Elementary School?
Homecroft Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Homecroft Elementary School offer ?
Homecroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Homecroft Elementary School part of?
Homecroft Elementary School is part of Duluth Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : Homecroft Elementary serves the northwest part of Duluth, MN, covering an area of approximately 132.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located nearly 23.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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