CONGDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CONGDON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DULUTH, MN with about 596 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, CONGDON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CONGDON ELEMENTARY School, located in the historic Congdon Park neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota, serves students in grades K–5 as part of the Duluth Public Schools (ISD 709). The school is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation and its unique setting adjacent to the expansive Congdon Park. This proximity allows the school to incorporate the surrounding natural environment—including the Lester River and local hiking trails—into its educational programming, fostering a curriculum that emphasizes both outdoor exploration and core academic excellence.

The school is known for having a highly engaged community, featuring a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that supports various extracurricular activities, school events, and enrichment programs. With a mission centered on creating a safe, inclusive, and challenging learning environment, Congdon focuses on the development of the whole child, blending traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on high achievement and strong home-school partnerships, CONGDON ELEMENTARY remains a cornerstone of the Lakeside/Congdon Park area, consistently prioritizing student success and community involvement.

For more information, contact CONGDON ELEMENTARY at (218) 336-8825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.