- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MN
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274216004847
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Ridge Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216004847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Meadow Ridge Elementary School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.7 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 274216004847 · Plymouth, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 18.1:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayzata High (3,781 students)
Meadow Ridge Elementary School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.7 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Meadow Ridge Elementary School 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 762
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
762 students
What this shows Meadow Ridge Elementary School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Ridge Elementary School compares
Meadow Ridge Elementary School 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 82% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Asian 29.4%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Meadow Ridge Elementary School 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 Meadow Ridge Elementary School 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayzata West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata East Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Ridge Elementary School'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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has 762 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
7.6% of students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School 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 Meadow Ridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Ridge Elementary School 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 Meadow Ridge Elementary School, 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.