Enrollment
208
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duluth, MN
Raleigh Primary/El Academy
Federal NCES profile for Raleigh Primary/El Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270013303031Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raleigh Primary/El Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Raleigh Primary/El Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raleigh Primary/El Academy ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public Schools Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270013303031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raleigh Primary/El Academy compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raleigh Primary/El Academy
Raleigh Primary/El Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota, enrolling 208 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 208 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Duluth Public Schools Academy, also runs North Star Academy (572 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Raleigh Primary/El Academy compares
Raleigh Primary/El Academy on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 27% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$17,888
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Two or More 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Raleigh Primary/El Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duluth Public Schools Academy, which includes Raleigh Primary/El Academy.
$17,888
Per student
+17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 84.1%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Raleigh Primary/El Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raleigh Primary/El Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Raleigh Primary/El Academy
How many students attend Raleigh Primary/El Academy?
Raleigh Primary/El Academy has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duluth, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raleigh Primary/El Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Raleigh Primary/El Academy is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 26% 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 Raleigh Primary/El Academy?
53.1% of students at Raleigh Primary/El Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raleigh Primary/El Academy?
The largest demographic group at Raleigh Primary/El Academy is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raleigh Primary/El Academy?
Raleigh Primary/El Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Raleigh Primary/El Academy rank among elementary schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Raleigh Primary/El Academy ranks #6 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.
Is Raleigh Primary/El Academy a good school?
Raleigh Primary/El Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Duluth Public Schools Academy?
Besides Raleigh Primary/El Academy, Duluth Public Schools Academy also operates North Star Academy (572 students). See the Duluth Public Schools Academy district page for the complete list.
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