- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Raleigh Primary/El Academy shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 270013303031 · Duluth, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
208 enr · 11.6:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Star Academy (572 students)
Raleigh Primary/El Academy shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Raleigh Primary/El Academy compares
Raleigh Primary/El 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,838
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 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.
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
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 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
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 (~208 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.