Homecroft Elementary vs North Star Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homecroft Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
North Star Academy
Duluth · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
572 students
| Measure | Homecroft Elementary Duluth, Minnesota | North Star Academy Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 923 | #520 of 923 |
| National rank | #7063 of 50,301 | #14282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 448 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 54% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homecroft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 65.8).
- •Homecroft Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Homecroft Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Homecroft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 50.5%).
- •North Star Academy does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.9).
- •North Star Academy is the larger school with 572 students compared with 448.
- •Homecroft Elementary is a public school while North Star Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Homecroft Elementary better than North Star Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Homecroft Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 65.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Homecroft Elementary and North Star Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homecroft Elementary: 448. North Star Academy: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homecroft Elementary and North Star Academy rank in Minnesota?
Homecroft Elementary is 239th of 923 and North Star Academy is 520th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).