How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Star Academy | Raleigh Primary/El Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Duluth, MN | Duluth, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 572 | 208 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.8% | 53.1% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | North Star Academy | Raleigh Primary/El Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,888 | $17,888 |
| District | Duluth Public Schools Academy | Duluth Public Schools Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Star Academy | Raleigh Primary/El Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 71.2% |
| African American | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 16.8% | 14.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Star Academy | Raleigh Primary/El Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 572:1 | 208:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 65.4% | 39.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 139 | 0 |
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 Editorial.