- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MN
Gleason Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gleason Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274216002248
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gleason Lake Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gleason Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gleason Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216002248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Gleason Lake Elementary held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 274216002248 · Plymouth, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 15.9:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayzata High (3,781 students)
Gleason Lake Elementary held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Gleason Lake 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 604
Gleason Lake Elementary
604 students
What this shows Gleason Lake Elementary reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gleason Lake Elementary compares
Gleason Lake 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Gleason Lake 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 Gleason Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayzata West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gleason Lake 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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gleason Lake Elementary
How many students attend Gleason Lake Elementary?
Gleason Lake Elementary has 604 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gleason Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gleason Lake Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gleason Lake Elementary?
15.3% of students at Gleason Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gleason Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gleason Lake Elementary is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gleason Lake Elementary?
Gleason Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Gleason Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Gleason Lake Elementary ranks #4 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 Gleason Lake 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.