- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duluth, MN
Myers-Wilkins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Myers-Wilkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271104000479
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myers-Wilkins Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 15
- schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Myers-Wilkins Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myers-Wilkins Elementary ranks #4 of 15 schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271104000479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Myers-Wilkins Elementary shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 271104000479 · Duluth, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 7.8:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,495 students)
Myers-Wilkins Elementary shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Myers-Wilkins Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- Ordean East Mi
Ordean East Middle School
1,037 students
- Denfeld High S
Denfeld High School
951 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
606 students
- Lester Park El 510
Lester Park Elementary
510 students
- This school 329
Myers-Wilkins Elementary
329 students
What this shows Myers-Wilkins Elementary reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Myers-Wilkins Elementary compares
Myers-Wilkins Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 92% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.2%
Two or More 29.2%
African American 17.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Myers-Wilkins Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duluth Public School District reports $16,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Myers-Wilkins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ordean East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denfeld High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lester Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myers-Wilkins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Myers-Wilkins Elementary
How many students attend Myers-Wilkins Elementary?
Myers-Wilkins Elementary has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duluth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myers-Wilkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Myers-Wilkins Elementary is 7.8:1, which is 51% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myers-Wilkins Elementary?
82.1% of students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myers-Wilkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Myers-Wilkins Elementary is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myers-Wilkins Elementary?
Myers-Wilkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Myers-Wilkins Elementary rank among schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Myers-Wilkins Elementary ranks #4 of 15 schools in Duluth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Duluth Public School District?
Besides Myers-Wilkins Elementary, Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students), Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students), and Denfeld High School (951 students). See the Duluth Public School District district page for the complete list.