Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lester Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lester Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lester Park Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Lester Park 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 Lester Park Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lester Park Elementary School's ranking?
Lester Park Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lester Park Elementary School often compared to?
Lester Park 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lester Park Elementary School?
526 students attend Lester Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lester Park Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Park Elementary School?
Lester Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lester Park Elementary School offer ?
Lester Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lester Park Elementary School part of?
Lester Park Elementary School is part of Duluth Public School District.
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