Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piedmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piedmont Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piedmont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
8%
12%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont Elementary School's ranking?
Piedmont Elementary School is ranked #1140 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Piedmont Elementary School often compared to?
Piedmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laura Macarthur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Piedmont Elementary School?
440 students attend Piedmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Piedmont Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piedmont Elementary School?
Piedmont Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piedmont Elementary School offer ?
Piedmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Piedmont Elementary School part of?
Piedmont Elementary School is part of Duluth Public School District.
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