Pike Lake Elementary

Summary:

Pike Lake Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance that outshines the district and state averages.

Pike Lake Elementary's students excel on the MCA-III assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the Proctor Public School District and the state of Minnesota. In the 2023-2024 school year, 80.77% of Pike Lake Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 54.49% for the district and 45.47% for the state. Similarly, 70.77% of Pike Lake Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to 53.85% for the district and 49.85% for the state. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 16.5 students per teacher, likely contributes to its strong academic performance.

Comparing Pike Lake Elementary to nearby schools, such as Homecroft Elementary and Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion, which also demonstrate high academic achievement, highlights the significant disparities in educational quality within the Duluth area. While Pike Lake Elementary's student population is predominantly white and has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's ability to maintain its exceptional performance as the demographics shift is a testament to the quality of education it provides.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5682 Martin Rd
       Duluth, MN  55811-9725


(218) 729-8214

District: Proctor Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,445 Help


Students who attend Pike Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    A.I. Jedlicka Middle School
High:    Proctor Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Two or more races:
3.2%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pike Lake Elementary ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), two or more races (3.2%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pike Lake Elementary is 16.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pike Lake Elementary is $12,445.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pike Lake Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike Lake Elementary 49th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Pike Lake Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Proctor Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Proctor Public School District 73rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pike Lake Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pike Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.04 46th 674 93.2%
2004 52.62 382nd 676 43.5%
2005 79.87 74th 685 89.2%
2006 68.32 217th 756 71.3%
2007 73.62 154th 777 80.2%
2008 79.17 95th 781 87.8%
2010 74.74 152nd 803 81.1%
2011 65.15 306th 814 62.4%
2012 59.51 403rd 820 50.9%
2013 63.03 333rd 824 59.6%
2014 59.35 390th 826 52.8%
2015 61.97 369th 840 56.1%
2016 81.02 105th 848 87.6%
2017 74.96 195th 853 77.1%
2018 81.73 101st 847 88.1%
2019 81.44 123rd 870 85.9%
2021 75.73 184th 869 78.8%
2022 80.58 130th 858 84.8%
2023 89.95 38th 845 95.5%
2024 89.37 49th 881 94.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pike Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.88 95th 740 87.2%
2023 87.89 37th 774 95.2%
2024 88.98 28th 793 96.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pike Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.21 19th 774 97.5%
2019 85.94 49th 787 93.8%
2021 71.72 202nd 783 74.2%
2022 75.92 161st 799 79.8%
2023 91.57 19th 787 97.6%
2024 86.16 66th 809 91.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pike Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.91 213th 779 72.7%
2019 74.59 176th 798 77.9%
2021 76.19 147th 784 81.3%
2022 81.39 105th 808 87.0%
2023 82.96 97th 799 87.9%
2024 88.73 42nd 826 94.9%
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Rank History for White students at Pike Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.80 196th 712 72.5%
2019 68.41 206th 722 71.5%
2021 60.28 258th 710 63.7%
2022 66.90 209th 725 71.2%
2023 80.92 100th 712 86.0%
2024 80.41 96th 730 86.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pike Lake Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 192 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1995 173 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 176
1996 173 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 176
1997 170 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 172
1998 155 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 158
1999 189 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 190
2000 198 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2001 219 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 224
2002 203 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2003 203 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2004 144 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2005 150 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 155
2006 138 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 141
2007 135 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 138
2008 134 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 138
2009 146 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 151
2010 149 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 153
2011 258 2 1 3 2 0 3 0 269
2012 256 2 2 2 2 0 2 0 266
2013 265 2 1 2 5 0 2 0 277
2014 259 0 1 5 2 0 4 0 271
2015 230 0 2 6 2 1 6 0 247
2016 241 0 0 4 2 1 5 0 253
2017 232 0 0 2 2 0 8 0 244
2018 214 0 0 3 3 0 10 0 230
2019 212 0 0 3 3 0 10 0 228
2020 210 1 0 4 1 0 10 0 226
2021 198 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 205
2022 241 2 0 4 1 0 7 0 255
2023 263 2 0 5 1 0 9 0 280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pike Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 193 10.2 18.9 8.3
1995 176 9.7 18.1 6.8
1996 176 9.7 18.1 6.8
1997 172 10.4 16.5 5.8
1998 158 n/a 0.0 4.4
1999 190 12.2 15.6 7.4
2000 201 11.3 17.8 12.9
2001 224 12.5 17.9 14.7
2002 208 10.6 19.6 18.3
2003 208 10.6 19.6 18.3
2004 149 7.3 20.4 18.8
2005 155 7.0 22.1 16.8
2006 141 7.3 19.3 22
2007 138 7.0 19.7 15.9
2008 138 7.2 19.2 10.9
2009 151 7.0 21.6 10.6
2010 153 7.2 21.2 13.7
2011 269 13.5 19.9 17.1
2012 266 13.7 19.3 21.1
2013 277 13.4 20.5 20.6
2014 271 14.4 18.7 21
2015 247 14.0 17.6 19
2016 253 14.0 18.0 19
2017 244 15.3 15.9 25.4
2018 230 14.3 16.0 21.7
2019 228 15.3 14.9 19.3
2020 226 15.4 14.6 19
2021 205 14.9 13.6 10.2
2022 255 15.7 16.2 9
2023 280 16.9 16.5 24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pike Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 193 10.2 18.9 8.3
1995 176 9.7 18.1 6.8
1996 176 9.7 18.1 6.8
1997 172 10.4 16.5 5.8
1998 158 n/a 0.0 4.4
1999 190 12.2 15.6 7.4
2000 201 11.3 17.8 12.9
2001 224 12.5 17.9 14.7
2002 208 10.6 19.6 18.3
2003 208 10.6 19.6 18.3
2004 149 7.3 20.4 18.8
2005 155 7.0 22.1 16.8
2006 141 7.3 19.3 22
2007 138 7.0 19.7 15.9
2008 138 7.2 19.2 10.9
2009 151 7.0 21.6 10.6
2010 153 7.2 21.2 13.7
2011 269 13.5 19.9 17.1
2012 266 13.7 19.3 21.1
2013 277 13.4 20.5 20.6
2014 271 14.4 18.7 21
2015 247 14.0 17.6 19
2016 253 14.0 18.0 19
2017 244 15.3 15.9 25.4
2018 230 14.3 16.0 21.7
2019 228 15.3 14.9 19.3
2020 226 15.4 14.6 19
2021 205 14.9 13.6 10.2
2022 255 15.7 16.2 9
2023 280 16.9 16.5 24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pike Lake Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,445

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pike Lake Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 123rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 38th of 845 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pike Lake Elementary)83.790.2
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Proctor Public School District)80.579.3
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pike Lake Elementary)72.165
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Proctor Public School District)58.553.2
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Pike Lake Elementary)71.485.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade Math (Proctor Public School District)76.574.6
 1.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Pike Lake Elementary)69.762.8
 6.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Proctor Public School District)59.959.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Pike Lake Elementary)77.376.3
 0.9%
   5th Grade Math (Proctor Public School District)62.553.6
 8.9%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Pike Lake Elementary)70.571.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Proctor Public School District)66.766.4
 0.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Pike Lake Elementary)72.781.6
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Proctor Public School District)61.562.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students228280
 22.8%
African American02
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White212263
 24.1%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.3%24.3%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pike Lake Elementary

Students at Pike Lake Elementary are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Pike Lake Elementary.

Students who attend Pike Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : A.I. Jedlicka Middle School
High : Proctor Senior High

Yes. Pike Lake Elementary ranks in the top 5.6% of Minnesota elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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