LESTER PARK ELEMENTARY

www.isd709.org/lester-park-elementary

575 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lester Park Elementary, located in the Lakeside neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Duluth Public Schools (ISD 709). The school is well-regarded for its strong connection to the local community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. Its curriculum emphasizes core academic excellence while integrating opportunities for social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its scenic location near the shores of Lake Superior and its dedication to an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere. Beyond the traditional classroom experience, Lester Park offers various enrichment activities and programs designed to engage students in extracurricular learning. By focusing on individualized attention and maintaining active partnerships with families, the school strives to create a nurturing culture where students are encouraged to be curious, creative, and responsible members of their community.

575

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LESTER PARK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	42
American Indian	4

White
510 (88.7 %)
Two or More
42 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
11 (1.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)

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)336-8875
Website:	http://www.isd709.org/lester-park-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 110

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 118