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Hermantown Elementary School

5365 W Arrowhead
Duluth, MN 55811
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 723 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hermantown Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hermantown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hermantown Elementary School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hermantown Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hermantown Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#115 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
82%
46%
64%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hermantown Elementary School's ranking?
Hermantown Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hermantown Elementary School often compared to?
Hermantown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hermantown Elementary School?
723 students attend Hermantown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hermantown Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hermantown Elementary School?
Hermantown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hermantown Elementary School offer ?
Hermantown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hermantown Elementary School part of?
Hermantown Elementary School is part of Hermantown Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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