MYERS-WILKINS ELEMENTARY

myerswilkins.isd709.org/

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Myers-Wilkins Elementary, located in the East Hillside neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota, is a key institution within the Duluth Public Schools (ISD 709). The school serves as a focal point for its local community, fostering an environment centered on academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging its urban location, the school emphasizes inclusive educational practices that aim to support a diverse student population, ensuring that every child has the resources necessary to succeed in a supportive, neighborhood-based setting.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to integrated learning and community engagement, often serving as a hub for both students and local families. Its curriculum focuses on foundational skills while encouraging students to explore their interests through various enrichment opportunities. With a dedicated staff and a long-standing history in the Duluth area, Myers-Wilkins strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where students can build a strong educational foundation while developing the character and collaboration skills needed to thrive in their future academic endeavors.

329

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MYERS-WILKINS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	17
Black	58
Asian	2
Two or More	96
American Indian	36
Pacific Islander	1

White
119 (36.2%)
Two or More
96 (29.2%)
Black
58 (17.6%)
American Indian
36 (10.9%)
Hispanic
17 (5.2%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)336-8860
Website:	http://myerswilkins.isd709.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 15

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 44