NORTH STAR ACADEMY

Charter School 572 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

North Star Academy is a public charter school located in Duluth, Minnesota, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Duluth Edison Charter Schools network, the academy focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in a classical liberal arts curriculum. Its educational philosophy emphasizes character development, high academic standards, and a strong partnership between students, staff, and families to foster a supportive learning community.

The school is situated on the Technology Drive campus, which emphasizes a structured and mission-driven approach to education. By prioritizing foundational skills in core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—North Star Academy aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its affiliation with the broader Duluth Edison system, the school benefits from a centralized administrative support structure while maintaining a distinct identity focused on academic excellence and the holistic development of its elementary-aged students.

572

Total Students

54.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH STAR ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	25
Black	44
Asian	1
Two or More	96
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
385 (67.3%)
Two or More
96 (16.8%)
Black
44 (7.7%)
Hispanic
25 (4.4%)
American Indian
20 (3.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACADEMY
Phone:	(218)728-9556
Website:	http://duluthedison.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH STAR ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	57
Grade 7	83
Grade 8	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH STAR ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	49.3%
Male	290	50.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th