- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MN
Birchview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Birchview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274216001759
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birchview Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Birchview Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birchview Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216001759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Birchview Elementary held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 274216001759 · Plymouth, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 14.2:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayzata High (3,781 students)
Birchview Elementary held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Birchview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayzata High
Wayzata High
3,781 students
- Wayzata Centra 1,342
Wayzata Central Middle
1,342 students
- Wayzata West M 836
Wayzata West Middle
836 students
- Wayzata East M 817
Wayzata East Middle
817 students
- North Woods El 775
North Woods Elementary School
775 students
- This school 441
Birchview Elementary
441 students
What this shows Birchview Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birchview Elementary compares
Birchview Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 41% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
African American 15.9%
Asian 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Birchview Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayzata Public School District reports $14,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birchview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birchview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Birchview Elementary
How many students attend Birchview Elementary?
Birchview Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchview Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birchview Elementary?
25.2% of students at Birchview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birchview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Birchview Elementary is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birchview Elementary?
Birchview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Birchview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Birchview Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Plymouth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayzata Public School District?
Besides Birchview Elementary, Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students), Wayzata Central Middle (1,342 students), and Wayzata West Middle (836 students). See the Wayzata Public School District district page for the complete list.