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Piedmont Elementary School

2827 CHAMBERSBURG AVE DULUTH MN 55811

About Piedmont Elementary School

Piedmont Elementary enrolls approximately 417-440 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, with roughly 42 certified full-time teachers, providing a student-teacher ratio of 10-11:1. Academically, roughly 50-54% are proficient in math, and approximately 40-44% are proficient in reading, meaning math is relatively higher than the state average and reading is more moderate. Demographically, approximately 67% White, ~16-17% identified as two or more races, ~8-9% African American, and smaller percentages Native American, Hispanic, and Asian. Approximately 60-65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, representing a fair level of economic diversity. The school is involved in improving its instructional core curriculum and systemic level curriculum development situated in a diverse, urban-inner suburban setting, along with frequently considered one of the best elementary schools in Minnesota by parents who consider the value of strong math support, diversity, and more individualized student attention.

Piedmont Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2827 CHAMBERSBURG AVE DULUTH MN 55811

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Phone

(218) 336-8950

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
417
Total Students
$59847
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 104 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Piedmont Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30AM - 3:30PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 65.5%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic 4%
Black 6.6%
Two+ Races 17.8%
Native Am. 4.5%
White
65.5%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic
4%
Black
6.6%
Two+ Races
17.8%
Native Am.
4.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 417
49%
204 Female
51%
213 Male

Student Population

417 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

1. What do Piedmont Elementary before- and after-school care programs consist of?

Ans. The KEY Zone program has an organized structure and includes homework help, play time, and enrichment during after-school care.

2. What resources are available at Piedmont Elementary in support of a learner who is different?

Ans. Piedmont supports learners in many ways, including working in small groups, providing interventions, dedicating WIN time, coordinating with families, and collaborating with our many staff members.

3. What classes do students experience as specialists?

Ans. Students receive instruction in art, music, physical education, media/library, and technology, all on a weekly basis.

4. How does Piedmont Elementary keep families informed and engaged?

Ans. Communication with families consists of emails, newsletters, family events, and familiarity with an established conference schedule.

5. Is enrichment available for advanced learners?

Ans. Enrichment opportunities are available, whether in the form of academic extensions, creative opportunities, or differentiated learning.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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