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Homecroft Elementary School vs. Congdon Elementary School

Should you attend Homecroft Elementary School or Congdon Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Homecroft Elementary School
4784 Howard Gnesen Rd
Duluth, MN 55803
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Congdon Elementary School
3116 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55812
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Congdon Elementary School ranks 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 435 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 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Congdon 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 80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
435 students
473 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Homecroft Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Congdon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Homecroft Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Congdon Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Homecroft Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Congdon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Homecroft Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duluth Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Congdon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duluth Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#61 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
#20 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Homecroft Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Congdon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MN)
80%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homecroft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Congdon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homecroft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Congdon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 1% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homecroft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Congdon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Homecroft Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Congdon Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
67
82
Grade 1 Students
74
66
Grade 2 Students
74
65
Grade 3 Students
74
83
Grade 4 Students
77
91
Grade 5 Students
69
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Homecroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Congdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Homecroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Congdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Homecroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Congdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Homecroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Congdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Homecroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Congdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Homecroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Congdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duluth Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Homecroft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Congdon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Homecroft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Congdon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Homecroft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Congdon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duluth Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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