How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elk River Public School District | Wayzata Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elk River, Minnesota | Plymouth, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 14,152 | 12,318 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 18 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 19.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elk River Public School District | Wayzata Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,958 | $14,820 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| State Revenue | 61.0% | 48.8% |
| Local Revenue | 31.4% | 44.6% |
Elk River Public School District
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Wayzata Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elk River Public School District | Wayzata Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.6% | 57.1% |
| African American | 7.0% | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 17.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.7% | 14.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elk River Public School District | Wayzata Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 38 | 29 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 842.1:1 | 528:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.1% | 22.7% |
School Types
Elk River Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Wayzata Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.