Lester Park Elementary School

5300 Glenwood Ave
Duluth, MN 55804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lester Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lester Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Lester Park Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
575 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Lester Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lester Park Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#19 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
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78%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lester Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lester Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lester Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
2%
11%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
89%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Lester Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lester Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lester Park Elementary School's ranking?
Lester Park Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lester Park Elementary School often compared to?
Lester Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Congdon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lester Park Elementary School?
575 students attend Lester Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lester Park Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Park Elementary School?
Lester Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lester Park Elementary School offer ?
Lester Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lester Park Elementary School part of?
Lester Park Elementary School is part of Duluth Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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