How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lowell Elementary | North Star Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Duluth, MN | Duluth, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 312 | 572 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.1% | 45.1% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lowell Elementary | North Star Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,081 | $17,838 |
| District | Duluth Public Schools | Duluth Public Schools Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lowell Elementary | North Star Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.7% | 67.3% |
| African American | 4.2% | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.5% | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9.9% | 3.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 13.1% | 16.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lowell Elementary | North Star Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 778:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.5% | 38.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 139 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.