- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duluth, MN
Pike Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pike Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273009001559
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike Lake Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pike Lake Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Lake Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Proctor Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273009001559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pike Lake Elementary held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 273009001559 · Duluth, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 18.3:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Proctor Senior High (540 students)
Pike Lake Elementary held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pike Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Proctor Senior
Proctor Senior High
540 students
- Bay View Eleme
Bay View Elementary
529 students
- A.I. Jedlicka
A.I. Jedlicka Middle School
450 students
- This school
Pike Lake Elementary
293 students
- Early Childhoo 36
Early Childhood Center
36 students
What this shows Pike Lake Elementary reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pike Lake Elementary compares
Pike Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 59% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$13,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Pike Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Proctor Public School District reports $13,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pike Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A.I. Jedlicka Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pike Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pike Lake Elementary
How many students attend Pike Lake Elementary?
Pike Lake Elementary has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duluth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike Lake Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pike Lake Elementary?
17.5% of students at Pike Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pike Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pike Lake Elementary is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike Lake Elementary?
Pike Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Pike Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Lake Elementary ranks #8 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 Proctor Public School District?
Besides Pike Lake Elementary, Proctor Public School District also operates Proctor Senior High (540 students), Bay View Elementary (529 students), and A.I. Jedlicka Middle School (450 students). See the Proctor Public School District district page for the complete list.