Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pike Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pike Lake Elementary serves the northern part of the Duluth, MN school district, covering an area of approximately 93.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pike Lake Elementary School's student population of 293 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pike Lake 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 Pike Lake Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Pike Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Pike Lake Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pike Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Pike Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hermantown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pike Lake Elementary School?
293 students attend Pike Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pike Lake Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pike Lake Elementary School?
Pike Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pike Lake Elementary School offer ?
Pike Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pike Lake Elementary School part of?
Pike Lake Elementary School is part of Proctor Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Pike Lake Elementary School located?
Pike Lake Elementary School is located in the Pike Lake neighborhood of Duluth, MN.
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