NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

www.northshorecommunityschool.org

Charter School 355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

North Shore Community School, located in Duluth, Minnesota, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Situated in a rural setting, the school emphasizes a unique, hands-on educational philosophy that integrates the natural environment into the daily curriculum. By leveraging its location near the North Shore of Lake Superior, the school focuses on place-based learning, which encourages students to engage deeply with their local ecosystem, history, and community through experiential and outdoor activities.

The school is known for its small-school atmosphere, which fosters a close-knit community where teachers, parents, and students work collaboratively. Their academic program balances traditional core subjects with enrichment opportunities that promote critical thinking, creativity, and stewardship. By prioritizing a supportive environment and meaningful connections to the outdoors, North Shore Community School aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to be active, thoughtful citizens.

355

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	2
Two or More	4

White
349 (98.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)
Hispanic
2 (0.6%)

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:	NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Phone:	(218)525-0663
Website:	http://www.northshorecommunityschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 45

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 39