Laura Macarthur Elementary vs Piedmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laura Macarthur Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
Piedmont Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Laura Macarthur Elementary Duluth, Minnesota | Piedmont Elementary Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #703 of 923 | #632 of 923 |
| National rank | #25383 of 50,301 | #19457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 49.7).
- •Piedmont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Piedmont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 69.7%).
- •Laura Macarthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.3).
- •Piedmont Elementary is the larger school with 410 students compared with 277.
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 Laura Macarthur Elementary better than Piedmont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Elementary ranks higher (58.2 vs 49.7 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 Laura Macarthur Elementary and Piedmont Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laura Macarthur Elementary: 277. Piedmont Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laura Macarthur Elementary and Piedmont Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Laura Macarthur Elementary is 703rd of 923 and Piedmont Elementary is 632nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).