How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Duluth Public Schools Academy | Pine River-Backus School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Duluth, Minnesota | Pine River, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 908 | 903 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 17:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Duluth Public Schools Academy | Pine River-Backus School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,838 | $13,348 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| State Revenue | 84.1% | 64.6% |
| Local Revenue | 2.3% | 18.3% |
Duluth Public Schools Academy
Federal State Local
Pine River-Backus School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Duluth Public Schools Academy | Pine River-Backus School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.3% | 92.0% |
| African American | 6.0% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.0% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 15.9% | 3.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.9% | 51.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Duluth Public Schools Academy | Pine River-Backus School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 494:1 | 406:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.3% | 18.0% |
School Types
Duluth Public Schools Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Pine River-Backus School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.