Enrollment
775
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plymouth, MN
North Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274216005151
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Woods Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Woods Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Woods Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216005151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Woods Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Woods Elementary School
North Woods Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Plymouth, Minnesota, enrolling 775 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.1% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 90% of state schools at 775 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 56/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students) and Wayzata Central Middle (1,342 students) alongside North Woods Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Woods Elementary School compares
North Woods Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 90% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$14,506
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Asian 26.2%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, North Woods Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayzata Public School District, which includes North Woods Elementary School.
$14,506
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How North Woods 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 | Similar 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 |
| Greenwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~775 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Woods Elementary School
How many students attend North Woods Elementary School?
North Woods Elementary School has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plymouth, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Woods Elementary School?
4.1% of students at North Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Woods Elementary School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Woods Elementary School?
North Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Woods Elementary School rank among schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, North Woods Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 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 schools in Plymouth on the city page.
Is North Woods Elementary School a good school?
North Woods Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wayzata Public School District?
Besides North Woods 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.
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