Lester Park Elementary School
Lester Park Elementary School serves 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lester Park Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lester Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Lester Park Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 553 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lester Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lester Park Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #50 out of 1793 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duluth Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lester Park Elementary School is East High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bethany Crises Shelter (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Congdon Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth Congdon Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 596 students10
2.6 miles
3116 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8825 2.6 K-5 596 - Duluth East High School Math: 59% | Reading: 69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,464 student10
2.8 miles
301 N 40th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8845 2.8 9-12 1,464 - Duluth Bethany Crises Shelter Alternative School Grades: K-12 | 1 student
3.3 miles
110 W Redwing St
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-7492 3.3 K-12 1 - Duluth Ordean East Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 973 students10
3.3 miles
2900 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8940 3.3 6-8 973 - Duluth Rockridge Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 93 students10
3.3 miles
4849 Ivanhoe St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955 3.3 6-12 93
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