HOMECROFT ELEMENTARY

DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
4784 HOWARD GNESEN RD
DULUTH, MN 55803
402 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Homecroft Elementary is a public school located in the Woodland neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota, operating under the Duluth Public Schools (ISD 709) district. The school serves a diverse student body from the surrounding community, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its welcoming environment and its commitment to fostering strong relationships between staff, students, and families. Homecroft utilizes the district's standard curriculum while incorporating various enrichment programs and support services to ensure that students reach their full potential. With its scenic location near the Howard Gnesen Road area, the school remains a key educational hub for Northland families, prioritizing a well-rounded elementary experience that prepares children for the transition to middle school.
402
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    374 (93.0 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)336-8865
Website: http://www.isd709.org/homecroft-elementary
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 74
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 70
Grade 4 65
Grade 5 51
Gender Ratio
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