Enrollment
441
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 274216001759
Birchview Elementary — Plymouth, MN
Federal NCES profile for Birchview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Birchview Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Birchview Elementary reports 441 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% below the Minnesota average and 51% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wayzata Public School District spends $17,753 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.6% from local sources (property taxes), 48.8% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Birchview Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 41% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 45% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$17,753
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
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.
Overview
Enrollment 441 Top 68% in Minnesota — larger than 32% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.2% -41% vs state
NCES ID 274216001759
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.8%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayzata Public School District, which includes Birchview Elementary.
$17,753
Per student
-16%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 48.8%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth
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Sunset Hill Elementary
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Plymouth Creek Elementary
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Gleason Lake Elementary
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Oakwood Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Birchview Elementary
How many students attend Birchview Elementary?
Birchview Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PLYMOUTH, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchview Elementary is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in PLYMOUTH, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birchview Elementary?
Birchview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.