HOMECROFT ELEMENTARY

homecroft.isd709.org/

448 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.

448

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOMECROFT ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

White
417 (93.1%)
Hispanic
14 (3.1%)
Two or More
14 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Black
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://homecroft.isd709.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
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 78

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOMECROFT ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOMECROFT ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	54.9%
Male	202	45.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th