- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duluth, MN
North Star Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Star Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270013302711Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Star Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Academy ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public Schools Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270013302711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-126 students YoY
North Star Academy shrank from 716 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-17.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-126 students YoY 270013302711 · Duluth, MN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
572 enr · 8.9:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Raleigh Primary/El Academy (208 students)
North Star Academy shrank from 716 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-17.6%). Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How North Star Academy compares
North Star Academy 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 7% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 15% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.4%
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
$17,838
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Two or More 16.8%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, North Star Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Duluth Public Schools Academy reports $17,838 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Star Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Primary/El Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Star Academy
How many students attend North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duluth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), down 126.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy is 8.9:1, which is 44% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% 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 North Star Academy?
39.8% of students at North Star Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Star Academy is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Star Academy rank among elementary schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Academy ranks #7 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Duluth Public Schools Academy?
Besides North Star Academy, Duluth Public Schools Academy also operates Raleigh Primary/El Academy (208 students). See the Duluth Public Schools Academy district page for the complete list.